22 Hamming, Learning to Learn: Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI) 16 May 1995
Channel: Hamming on Hamming: Learning to Learn
Date: 2018-03-01

Because computers were early installed in many universities, it was natural the question of Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) would arise and be explored in some depth. Before we get to the modern claims it is wise to get some perspective on the matter. There is a story from ancient Greek times of a Mathematician telling a ruler there were royal roads for him to walk on, and royal messengers to carry his mail, but there was no royal road to geometry. Similarly, you will recognize money and coaching will do only a little for you if you want to run a four-minute mile. There is no easy way for you to do it. Preparing to run the four-minute mile is much the same for everyone.

00:00 Introduction Computer Aided Instruction CAI
04:08 Hawthorne effect
10:10 Subconsciously you recognize that machine learning lacks something
13:11 Plato
18:59 Positive side of CAI
26:46 That which you learn from others
31:50 You have to recognize the underlying pattern
36:12 Wargaming/Business gaming
38:09 Observations about education
47:30 End

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