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Book Synopsis: How to educate the next generation of college students to invent, to create, and to discover—filling needs that even the most sophisticated robot cannot. Driverless cars are hitting the road, powered by artificial intelligence. Robots can climb stairs, open doors, win Jeopardy, analyze stocks, work in factories, find parking spaces, advise oncologists. In the past, automation was considered a threat to low-skilled labor. Now, many high-skilled functions, including interpreting medical images, doing legal research, and analyzing data, are within the skill sets of machines. How can higher education prepare students for their professional lives when professions themselves are disappearing? In Robot-Proof, Northeastern University president Joseph Aoun proposes a way to educate the next generation of college students to invent, to create, and to discover—to fill needs in society that even the most sophisticated artificial intelligence agent cannot. A “robot-proof” education, Aoun argues, is not concerned solely with topping up students' minds with high-octane facts. Rather, it calibrates them with a creative mindset and the mental elasticity to invent, discover, or create something valuable to society—a scientific proof, a hip-hop recording, a web comic, a cure for cancer. Aoun lays out the framework for a new discipline, humanics, which builds on our innate strengths and prepares students to compete in a labor market in which smart machines work alongside human professionals. The new literacies of Aoun's humanics are data literacy, technological literacy, and human literacy. Students will need data literacy to manage the flow of big data, and technological literacy to know how their machines work, but human literacy—the humanities, communication, and design—to function as a human being. Life-long learning opportunities will support their ability to adapt to change. The only certainty about the future is change. Higher education based on the new literacies of humanics can equip students for living and working through change.
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Are you ready to prepare for the future of higher education in the age of artificial intelligence? Dive into the groundbreaking book "Robot-Proof" by Northeastern University president Joseph Aoun. Discover how to equip the next generation of college students with the skills they need to succeed in a world where robots and AI are transforming industries.
In a world where driverless cars and intelligent robots are becoming a reality, the need for a "robot-proof" education has never been more critical. Learn from Aoun as he outlines a new discipline called humanics, which focuses on developing students' creativity and adaptability. With a focus on data literacy, technological literacy, and human literacy, students will be set up for success in a rapidly changing labor market.
Don't get left behind in the age of automation. Embrace the power of human creativity and innovation with the insights provided in "Robot-Proof." Whether you're a student, educator, or industry professional, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to thrive in a world where humans and machines collaborate.
Get your copy of "Robot-Proof" today and revolutionize your approach to education and professional development. Order now!
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