Derek Muller “What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning ” MEETING DATE: Thursday, April 24, 2025 6:45PM - 8:45PM (Zoom meeting room opens at 6:45 PM; Meeting starts at 7 PM) via Zoom virtual meeting.

Description

In this talk at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Canada, Dr. Muller considers how we learn and how that can be helped or hindered by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the learning process and in general use. AI is advancing faster than anyone predicted and it is already reshaping industries around the world. But what does that mean for education? He explores how AI might change how we teach and learn, drawing on insights from past tech shifts and core principles of cognitive science. While AI presents exciting opportunities, it also introduces real risks, especially when it comes to how our brains build knowledge and expertise. This is a thought-provoking conversation about the future of education in an AI-powered world.

Derek Muller’s Background

Derek Muller is a science communicator, filmmaker, and the creator of the popular YouTube channel @veritasium. With a PhD in physics education, he has spent over a decade creating videos that challenge misconceptions and make complex science accessible. He has also hosted documentary series like Uranium - Twisting the Dragon’s Tail and contributed to Bill Nye Saves the World on Netflix. He is best known for his YouTube channel Veritasium, which has over 17 million subscribers and 3 billion views as of February 2025.
Muller’s works have been featured in Scientific American, Wired, Gizmodo, and i09.