1 hr 25 min
Junaid Mubeen: Artificial intelligence and the future of education Paradigm
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Junaid Mubeen holds a PhD in maths from Oxford and a Masters in Education from Harvard. He has spent over a decade working on innovative learning technologies, including as Head of Product and Director of Education at Whizz Education, and as Chief Operating Officer at Write the World.
Junaid is the author of the book “Mathematical Intelligence”, which explores the role that creativity plays in maths, and the edge this currently gives human mathematicians over artificial intelligence. He’s also working with acclaimed science communicator, Simon Singh, in developing the world's largest online maths community. And, as a cherry on top, Junaid once earned fleeting fame as a winner of the TV game show series, Countdown.
In this conversation we dive deep into the latest developments in generative AI and how this may impact education. We discuss
* AI in chess and other games
* AI performance on standardised tests
* Problems with the education system and the role AI might play in alleviating these troubles
* Risks in the use of AI in tutors and teachers
… and other topics
Junaid’s links:
* Book: Mathematical Intelligence (UK version, US version)
* Website: www.fjmubeen.com
* Substack:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:24 Gary Kasparov & artificial intelligence in chess
5:32 GPT4 performance on standardised tests
11:21 Ken Robinson & risks of AI in traditional education
17:03 Khan Academy and advancements in EdTech
38:19 Government regulation of educational AIs
44:20 Will AIs replace teachers and tutors? 55:55 Big picture view of AI in education
1:02:49 Identifying high-potential young mathematicians
1:11:04 Junaid's work with Simon Singh
1:16:06 Advice for young ambitious people
1:19:44 Book recommendations
1:23:14 Who should represent humanity to a superintelligent AI?
1:25:05 Thanks and wrap-up
Get full access to Paradigm at paradigmpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
Junaid Mubeen holds a PhD in maths from Oxford and a Masters in Education from Harvard. He has spent over a decade working on innovative learning technologies, including as Head of Product and Director of Education at Whizz Education, and as Chief Operating Officer at Write the World.
Junaid is the author of the book “Mathematical Intelligence”, which explores the role that creativity plays in maths, and the edge this currently gives human mathematicians over artificial intelligence. He’s also working with acclaimed science communicator, Simon Singh, in developing the world's largest online maths community. And, as a cherry on top, Junaid once earned fleeting fame as a winner of the TV game show series, Countdown.
In this conversation we dive deep into the latest developments in generative AI and how this may impact education. We discuss
* AI in chess and other games
* AI performance on standardised tests
* Problems with the education system and the role AI might play in alleviating these troubles
* Risks in the use of AI in tutors and teachers
… and other topics
Junaid’s links:
* Book: Mathematical Intelligence (UK version, US version)
* Website: www.fjmubeen.com
* Substack:
PODCAST INFO:
- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IVDF2W
- Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3oEZYmJ
- Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/paradigm-on-google
- YouTube: https://bit.ly/paradigm-on-youtube
- RSS: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1656558/s/65176.rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
- Follow and leave a 5-star review
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgeleta/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewGeleta
- Donate: https://bit.ly/donate-to-paradigm
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:24 Gary Kasparov & artificial intelligence in chess
5:32 GPT4 performance on standardised tests
11:21 Ken Robinson & risks of AI in traditional education
17:03 Khan Academy and advancements in EdTech
38:19 Government regulation of educational AIs
44:20 Will AIs replace teachers and tutors? 55:55 Big picture view of AI in education
1:02:49 Identifying high-potential young mathematicians
1:11:04 Junaid's work with Simon Singh
1:16:06 Advice for young ambitious people
1:19:44 Book recommendations
1:23:14 Who should represent humanity to a superintelligent AI?
1:25:05 Thanks and wrap-up
Get full access to Paradigm at paradigmpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
1 hr 25 min