Co-Occurrence #6 – The Zen of Never Being Up to Speed: Embracing and Adapting to AI and Emerging Tech (EP.29)

Co-Occurrence #6 – The Zen of Never Being Up to Speed: Embracing and Adapting to AI and Emerging Tech  (EP.29)
With Scott Doorley, MA., Stanford d.school

How do we navigate the relentless newness of emerging technologies? How do educators foster a culture of curiosity, exploration, and innovation? How do we increase our adaptability and ability to respond to all of this?  In this episode Stanford University d.school Creative director, writer, and designer Scott Doorley, joins us to delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid pace of technological change. Our discussion explores he impact of emerging technologies on education, society, and the way we think. We also unpack what’s below the surface as we grapple with this new era as well as the importance of critical thinking, reflection, and adaptability in navigating this rapidly changing landscape.

This episode is the sixth installment of our limited series, “Co-Occurrence,” featuring conversations exploring AI and related technologies as well as possible, probably and actual impacts on education. From discussions around what we know, what we hope for, and what is happening concretely today – this limited series will give you some things to ponder and actionable takeaways.

Questions? Feedback? Ideas? Contact us at edufi@mayo.edu

Audio Editor: Jaquan Leonard

Additional Resources:

• Doorley, S., Carter, C., & Stanford d.school. (2024). Assembling tomorrow: How to design for collective creativity. Penguin Random House
• Terry, O. K. (2024). How to teach online courses effectively: A guide for instructors. The Chronicle of Higher Education. https://www.chronicle.com/author/owen-kichizo-terry