This reconceptualisation of art as content is one of the great cultural disasters of our era.

#art #history #ai #content #socialmedia #influencers #creators #contentcreators #socialcommentary #zeitgeist #pessimism #technoskepticism

“Frictionless” AI? That feels great until learning becomes too easy. In my latest LTC Beyond Easy Answers post (Aug 25, 2025), I explore why a little productive struggle, or "friction," actually helps deepen learning. AI isn’t the enemy; uncritical over-reliance is.

Thoughts?
Read → https://www.ltcillinois.org/beyond-easy-answers/

#EdTech #AI #LearningDesign #Technoskepticism

Why AI Needs a Little "Friction" for Deep Learning in Our Schools

AI can make learning “frictionless,” but real growth comes from struggle. Discover the C.O.R.E. and H.E.A.R.T. frameworks—tools to reintroduce productive friction and keep students thinking critically in an AI-driven world.

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The latest Technoskeptical Guide to AI in Ed is out! 🤖📚 This month's edition dives into the C.O.R.E. framework for balanced viewpoints, the H.E.A.R.T. framework for civic-minded critical thinking, and 5 key questions to review AI in K-12 education. Check it out and stay informed! https://bit.ly/4fSb0ur #AIinEd #Technoskepticism #EducationTechnology

My friend @jimcarroll has a story up today forecasting trends for 2023. #1 on his list is #technoskepticism, and I fully agree. People are FINALLY leery of #bigtech and its ever-growing role in our lives. They are tired of BEING the product.

I’m here for it. Literally. That’s why I abandoned twitter. It was hard. But doing the right thing isn’t always easy.