187: Dwayne Matthews - The Future Of Education Is Human Led, Purpose Driven And Technology Augmented. Living On The Edge Of Chaos podcast

187: Dwayne Matthews - The future of education is human led, purpose driven and technology augmented.

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CHALLENGES & GOALS

Dwayne's main challenge revolves around bridging the gap between education and innovation. His goal is to create opportunities for his son, peers, and their age group.
We discuss how technology has become a commodity that no longer amazes us due to its ubiquity. The focus should be on what we aim to accomplish with it.
Conversation emphasizes the importance of leveraging open innovation processes to build a system that can effectively utilize AI for educational purposes.

SURPRISING TAKEAWAYS

Despite being recognized as an expert in certain fields, Dwayne feels uncomfortable with the term, emphasizing that he's just scratching the surface of knowledge.
Highlighting the concept of cognitive surplus created by technological advancements which provides an opportunity for individuals to direct their attention towards productive activities if they choose so.
Believes in revisiting past teaching methods that couldn't be scaled due to technological limitations at the time.

EMERGING PATTERNS

Lifelong learning and curiosity
Viewing technology as a tool for achieving specific goals rather than an end in itself
Emphasis on reflection and adaptation
Leveraging current technologies to transform teaching methods
Importance of purpose-driven initiatives augmented by technology

KEY MOMENTS

"I'm just somebody that's terribly curious about the future of education and its connection point to the future of economic life."
"I realized that if you wanted to create a really unique perspective, you have to really look at the intersection or perpendicular points of ideas."

"Technology gets really good when we forget that it's technology and it just feels like regular life."

RESOURCES

LinkedIn Profile
His website

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CHALLENGES & GOALS

Dwayne's main challenge revolves around bridging the gap between education and innovation. His goal is to create opportunities for his son, peers, and their age group.

We discuss how technology has become a commodity that no longer amazes us due to its ubiquity. The focus should be on what we aim to accomplish with it.

Conversation emphasizes the importance of leveraging open innovation processes to build a system that can effectively utilize AI for educational purposes.

SURPRISING TAKEAWAYS

Despite being recognized as an expert in certain fields, Dwayne feels uncomfortable with the term, emphasizing that he's just scratching the surface of knowledge.

Highlighting the concept of cognitive surplus created by technological advancements which provides an opportunity for individuals to direct their attention towards productive activities if they choose so.

Believes in revisiting past teaching methods that couldn't be scaled due to technological limitations at the time.

KEY MOMENTS

"I'm just somebody that's terribly curious about the future of education and its connection point to the future of economic life."

"I realized that if you wanted to create a really unique perspective, you have to really look at the intersection or perpendicular points of ideas."