Learning of Tomorrow [Report] 157th Session, Part 1: “Learning from Human Weaknesses to Gain Strength” On May 15, 2024, the Learning of Tomorrow Association hosted an online symposium titled “Education in the AI Era: A Constitutional Scholar’s Perspective,” featuring Professor Tatsuhiko Yamamoto of the Keio University Graduate School of Law and Deputy Director of the Keio University Global Research Institute (KGRI).
In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Yamamoto delivered a lecture on what education should look like from the perspective of a constitutional scholar, while pointing out the challenges of the attention economy that dominates the information space. The second half consisted of a question-and-answer session that incorporated questions from the audience. Here is a recap of the first half.
First Half https://lot.or.jp/project/13553
Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVAS
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”
