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Teaching Kids to Think For Themselves in the Age of AI

We’re raising a generation surrounded by noise, opinions, and algorithms — but how do we teach kids to actually think for themselves? Dr Justin Coulson talks with headmaster and author Michael Parker about helping children (and ourselves) escape echo chambers, stretch attention spans, and develop true independent thought in the age of AI and endless scrolling.

KEY POINTS:

Why attention span is the #1 obstacle to deep thinking

How social media and “influencer logic” shape young minds

The surprising role of boredom and debate in critical thinking

Practical ways to…

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