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AI in Education: Why a University With No Lecture Halls Might Be the Future | Boris Walbaum

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Boris Walbaum is the founder and president of Forward College, an innovative higher education institution built for the AI era. Students study across Lisbon, Paris, and Berlin over three years, earning a University of London degree while never setting foot in London — all in a university with no lecture halls. Boris is also an AI and future skills expert, a former government advisor, and author of Excellent Isn't What You Think? A Book on Education and Parenting in the Age of AI.

Boris explains why AI is a fundamentally different disruption than Covid — because it's an "imitation technology" designed to replicate what we do — and why that forces us to ask not just how we teach, but why we learn at all. We talk about the loss of curiosity in classrooms, the reproductive nature of education systems, nonviolent communication and feedback, and how the deepest driver of learning has always been human connection.

Takeaways:

  • Forward College offers a degree designed for the AI era, incorporating studies across three major European cities: Lisbon, Paris, and Berlin.
  • The educational model emphasizes real-world skills and critical thinking, moving away from traditional industrial-era paradigms of learning.
  • AI is viewed as a disruptive force in education, necessitating a reevaluation of what and how we teach to prepare future generations.
  • The college promotes a relational pedagogy, focusing on small group learning and personal development rather than traditional lecture hall formats.
  • Boris Walbaum, as the founder, advocates for education that fosters adaptability and emotional intelligence to meet future challenges.
  • The emphasis on human connection in learning is viewed as essential for fostering curiosity, creativity, and engagement among students.

Chapters:

  • 00:02 - Introducing Forward College and Its Unique Approach
  • 04:43 - The Impact of AI on Education
  • 11:15 - The Need for Educational Reform in the Age of AI
  • 17:41 - The Future of Education and Job Market Dynamics
  • 23:35 - Navigating Educational Experiences: From Regattas to Ocean Racing
  • 29:24 - The Importance of Personal Development in Education
  • 35:42 - The Role of AI in Education
  • 41:37 - The Importance of Environment in Learning
  • 46:04 - The Art of Feedback in Education

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