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#Edsplorer trip log. Otztal. #Austria. 3300 meters. Took a day off to reconnect with nature and ski with my family. Fun fact: this is where a spectacular chase scene James Bond film 'Spectre' with Daniel Craig was filmed. You can see why. Skiing created a space for me to reflect on ultralearning, or accelerated #learning and what this really means. The book "Ultralearning", by Scott Young, begins by discussing the impact of technology and how it is rapidly changing the stakes of the learning game and employment needs for students as AI and hiring 'offshore' wipes out entire roles within local and global economies - creating new opportunities but also potential polarisations and misinformation. We need safety rails! Young writes: "Technology exaggerates both the vices and virtues of humanity". Putting AI aside, how do we elevate our HI, aka Human Intelligence? Climbing new heights and reaching new altitudes is a well travelled metaphor for human potential but it's pointless if it doesn't bring wellness and satisfaction - or 'Zufrieden' as the Austrians say. For this, humans must find their own pathway. My favourite section so far is on human potential and the massive impact of strategy and effort, as opposed to natural, inborn talent or simple reliance on genetic dispositions. It is so important, the education puts emphasis on strategy and smart effort alongside learning skills and belief in the potential of all learners. Bringing learning-to-learn skills into mainstream education is a major goal for Edsplorer and a quest. Dm for more or visit the website. Top of the mountain for you!
