Broken education and our childern pay the price! | Edi Pyrek & Mateusz Pyrek | TEDxKamionek Salon
In this explosive TEDx talk, father and son duo Edi & Mateusz Pyrek reveal the shocking truth behind today’s education crisis. We’re living in the Destruction Age where technology advances at warp speed, but schools remain stuck in the past.For the first time in history, the youngest generation is getting dumber than the one before it. Cyberbullying and suicide rates are rising. Kids are overwhelmed by AI and digital tools... yet nobody teaches them how to use it.So what ARE the real skills of the future?
They asked top performers from around the world and uncovered 5 essential ones.
And here’s the scary part - schools only teach 25% of these skills. No wonder our kids are lost.
This isn’t just a talk. It’s a wake-up call. If we want the next generation to thrive, we need to rethink everything starting with how we teach.
Watch now and ask yourself:
What did school never teach you that you had to figure out the hard way? Advisor to three prime ministers, royal families, and Forbes billionaires. Co-founder of GAIA (Compassion AI)—an initiative revolutionizing technology through ethics. Founder of the Academy of Future.Adopted by the Blackfoot Tribe as a Sun Dancer, he merges shamanic rituals with neuroscience through Peak State Tech, unlocking superhuman potential in just three sessions. A National Geographic collaborator and architect of the Brand Religions concept, applied by global corporations and political movements."Decentralize AI, evolve humanity, democratize knowledge."A young explorer and his father form a technology-driven duo, bridging generations in a dialogue about education in the age of rapid AI advancement.At TEDx, they present a unique intergenerational perspective, exploring how artificial intelligence shapes both the dreams and needs of the younger generation and the expertise of seasoned professionals. From the quest for the Holy Grail to the frontiers of artificial intelligence, this dynamic duo proves that the future is a family affair."When young curiosity meets seasoned wisdom, innovation knows no age." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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