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[Michael Levin @drmichaellevin]

@lucianavillanti Thank you; these are important issues, obviously. I will address this in a Q&A post coming on my blog (https://t.co/RuziJul6Si), because it's asked a lot and I need a bit more room than a short tweet to answer this in a useful manner.

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

Beautifully said, Dr. Levin, but the core issue remains, and the cycle continues:

Groundbreaking technologies emerge, offering hope and solutions to humanity’s greatest fears: disease, aging, death, but these innovations are turned into commodities, accessible only to those who can afford them.

It often feels like we’re trapped in a system where profit drives progress, while those most in need are left behind.

I’m not sure how we can make your efforts on the scientific potential of manipulating biological systems for regenerative medicine and healing, which seems to align with the broader societal or philosophical goals of transhumanism, also a reality for the people struggling to survive today, trying to find shelter for their families and/or food to feed their children.

So… Professor,

1) how can we make technological advancements accessible to the poor and those living in extreme conditions?

2) also, how should scientists be prepared to address risks swiftly, especially if their innovations have the potential to cause harmful consequences for people?

It seems to me that humans are becoming the real “endangered” species of our time.

@drmichaellevin

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

FUTURISM - Art Movement or More?

Futurism was a short-lived artistic movement, founded in 1909 by the Italian writer Filippo Tommaso Marinetti (1876-1944).

The goal of the Futurists was to discard the art of the past and to usher in a new age that rejected tradition and celebrated change, originality, and innovation in culture and society.

Most believe they are pragmatists in this world, even as they imagine and work for another.

Futurists have a long term perspective. Sustainable futures, understood as making decisions that do not reduce future options, that include policies on nature, gender, and other accepted paradigms.

Certain aspects of Futurism's ideas and aesthetics have been adopted or reinterpreted by the tech industry and some scientists:

• Focus on Technology and Progress
• Visual Aesthetics
• Transhumanism

Interestingly, Futurism was part of the brief thesis on cinema that my daughter presented last school year during her 8th-grade oral exam.

How did your children's final exams go this school year? How did they find them? Were they exclusively written exams, or did they also include oral performances?

Curious about different learning methods?

Share your thoughts in the comments, and I'll customize content specifically for you!

Until next time, happy learning!
Luciana

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

ChatGPT offers various benefits and can be a helpful tool in many ways, but it's not a substitute for human judgment and refinement. At this stage, it shouldn't be relied upon exclusively.

I found this paper particularly interesting as I'll be starting a similar experiment in education during the next school year.

I’ll be looking at things like how well students pay attention when learning from teachers vs ChatGPT, which one they prefer, how much they understand the subject from each, and how teachers and ChatGPT compare in terms of clarity, accuracy, bias, "wokeness," empathy, and speed at helping students learn, i.e., we’ll be measuring their efficiency and performance.

#education #AI #LLMs #cognition #schools #students #teachers #learning #teaching

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

Marc… did you practice what you’re preaching here? — Genuinely curious.

My mentor taught me all of this, and I used to agree completely, but… above passion and tolerance for risk, my brain couldn’t tolerate my own ignorance of Finance & Accounting Management, and Business in general.

[An idea without effective execution is merely a dream.]

— SOME CONTEXT:

So I went in search of what was missing.

I found the knowledge I wanted through the MBA I am currently studying.

My Professors, Mentor, and Mental Coach are THE BEST EVER!!

Now I finally know how to interpret numbers correctly and am improving each day. I’m also learning how to build my startups with clarity and efficiency, avoiding traps disguised as investors, collaborators or co-founders.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions…

Those who wish to work with me must share the same mission and possess elevated levels of passion, commitment, resilience, availability, ambition, honesty, and drive = strong work ethics. If it's solely about the money, it's not genuine, and I'd rather stay alone and small. While I don't mind that, it's disheartening to think that thousands of lives won't benefit from what we're building.

I hire for personality and character because skills can be taught.

My mentor created 1.5 million jobs at the request of a certain country in the past. In early January 2020, I challenged him to scale this to 1 billion jobs because I foresaw what was about to happen with the global workforce… (long story)

His team is ready, awaiting his approval to start building the leverage program and then launch it, while watching the workforce fight against AI. Everyone also understands that it is not as simple as it seems, mainly because it is time-consuming and requires fundraising, in addition to the fact that my mentor is a perfectionist, with a keen eye for detail.

He inspired me to believe that ordinary people can create extraordinary things like that.

I was raised in an authoritarian country in a dictatorial system, chained by religion and patriarchy. “From saint to devil”, as they said I became, just because I wanted to go to the university and not get married at 19!

That was my sin.

Our world is in a rapid transition, and I invite people to step away from social media and trade their fantasies, illusions, aphorisms, bots, and avatars — all that cheap dopamine — for a good dose of reality. It's time to address and fix what they don't like in themselves, their families, friendships, relationships, neighborhoods, workplaces, the system, and the world!

I won’t give up on my dreams or my mission, despite the significant, well-calculated risks I’m taking. Eventually, I will accomplish my mission!

I don’t break promises, even if others break theirs. Their lack of character is not my concern. What I do is driven by a greater cause, a higher purpose. Those who know me can attest to this.

I don’t have to change anyone or myself, my principles, and beliefs because of the way others think, behave, or act.

I don't judge people by their appearance or words, but by what they have built and accomplished, and how they treat their own family and others — whether it's ordinary people, authorities or celebrities.

I am what I am, and I am the one who gets the job done.

Mission assigned is mission accomplished to me!

I’m stubborn.

So we can agree to disagree.

The MVP is ready, but I still need my MBA.

@herman08015 @Jason @jasondebolt Professor #AlexanderGroh @biheducation @wholemars @Christina8Kim @FuturistArtDeco @Poesiaitalia @JayQueCee @andst7 @NeilBoltonRSPL @Unibo @lucianovillanti @BBindelay @twistartups @MEorg_ @AccademiaLabs

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

HUMAN❤️‍🔥

We need to transform education immediately to meet the demand for skilled professionals in a rapidly evolving job market to fulfill people’s aspirations and societal needs.

@LennyKravitz
@MEorg_

Lenny Kravitz - Human (Official Music Video) https://t.co/4OrlubtBNi via @YouTube

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

Education today is undergoing significant transformations influenced by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and a heightened focus on equity and mental health.

Food for thought this week:

- Technological Integration
- Mental Health and Well-Being
- Equity and Inclusion
- Teacher Support and Retention
- Nontraditional Learning Models
- Leadership and Governance Challenges

What do you think? 🤔😅

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

A MOTHER’S LOVE is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible. ♥️

Wishing you and all mothers a wonderful Mother's Day!

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

The world cares about is WHAT YOU DO with what you know!

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

To all the tirelessly passionate and dedicated teachers out there, my profound appreciation, gratitude, and admiration.

You are the pillars of our society!
You are our true superheroes!

✊🏽

#TeacherAppreciateWeek
#TeacherAppreciationDay

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

I’m currently working as a curriculum and instructional designer

➡️ Why creativity is still important?

Creativity is a defining characteristic of humans, distinguishing us from other species. It’s been crucial in developing innovative solutions that have enabled us to survive and evolve.

This capacity for creative thinking and problem-solving is central to human advancement and cultural development.

I believe creativity is extremely important in AI training and learning, as it can make interactions more meaningful and beneficial for both humans and AI.

The combination of creativity and AI can now literally make our dreams come true, opening new possibilities for innovation and self-expression.

If it’s changing or enhancing the way we perceive and feel ourselves and the world around us, I don’t know.
Time will tell.

➡️ How can we prepare students for the future?

By teaching them AGILITY and ADAPTABILITY.

These skills are essential for the development of all the other skills needed in the this new digital, AI-driven era.

— The Complete List of Skills Required Today, already integrated into the framework I developed for our students

1. Agility and Adaptability

2. Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence

3. Initiative and Entrepreneurialism

4. Accessing and Analyzing Information

5. Curiosity and Imagination

6. Compassion

7. Life Skills:

• Effective oral and written Communication
• Decision-making and Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Conflict resolution
• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• Time management
• Health and Stress management
• Financial literacy
• Become an independent and functional adult

So that’s it!!

[Kris Kashtanova @icreatelife]

I'll be teaching at an event for NYC Public Schools leadership and I need your help to bring more perspectives.

Why creativity is still important in the age of AI?

How can we prepare students today for future careers?

Please, mention your background appreciate your input

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

You are right. If a teacher doesn’t know their students by the time of an assignment or assessment, that teacher should reflect on their own role.

In my country, students face both oral and written exams across all subjects. If they don't understand the concepts, why things are the way they are and the formulas, simply memorising them or relying on AI won't be much help, especially with time being clocked.

If students learn the subjects instead of memorising them, they won’t need to cheat during tests, assignments or homework.

It’s simple.

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

I agree. Kids and teens won’t face this problem. I think it’s particularly difficult for mature adults.

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

How do you harness your ‘élan vital’?

[Julio Rezende, PhD @JulioFDRezende]

@HabitatMarte #spaceanalog station manages water in daily operations. With limited resources and an environment harsher than Earth's, every drop counts. Water management is not just a necessity; it's a responsibility.
#SpaceAnalog #Analogs #Analogastronaut

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

The mind is an instrument, don’t let it play you.

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

The past is now just a memory fading into the distance, as we move towards the future.

e/edu + e/acc FTW

#effectiveeducation
#effectiveaccelerationism

[Luciana Villanti @lucianavillanti]

Mental Models

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