Bitcoin Educating for Progressives with Jason Maier - WBD668

Jason Maier is a teacher and the author of ‘A Progressive’s Case
for Bitcoin’. In this interview, we discuss the importance of
teaching money and Bitcoin in schools, the future of education in
the shadow of AI, and the challenges of having a public persona.
We also talk about the feedback Jason has received since
publishing his book and Bitcoin’s potential to bring people
together.


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It is a common feature of any orange pilling exercise that most
people are blissfully ignorant of the inherent weakness and
structurally unjust nature of the monetary system. And yet,
school curriculums are shockingly devoid of requiring schools to
provide even rudimentary information on how economies, money and
individuals interact. We are a financially illiterate generation.


Then there is the impact of technological changes on students. AI
is rapidly changing the world in ways forecasters are struggling
to predict. It is obvious that most schools aren’t equipping
students to enter a world of constant technological revolution. A
world in which Bitcoin may play a significant role.


Therefore, as the world continues to evolve, the need for
education that prepares students for the future is becoming
increasingly essential. Students are generally receptive to new
ideas and have the agility in being able to develop the skills
required to exploit new opportunities opened up by technology.
The issue is with the conservative nature of the education
system, which in turn is heavily influenced by biases and
misconceptions.


In this podcast, Jason Maeir shares his experiences in educating
students about Bitcoin, and the influence of the emerging
properties of AI upon education. There is a fundamental need to
change educational principles away from rote learning (i.e.
knowing stuff) to developing more holistic skills such as
critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity. These have
been traditionally seen as ‘soft skills’, but they are in fact
the bridge between technology and humans.


The goal is to improve productivity and intelligence in a society
that is more equal and fair. And it all starts with improving our
education.