Interview with Ian Goldin, Professor at Oxford
‘The current society is an era of “entanglement” beyond “connectivity”’
On September 9th, two researchers in charge of national capabilities research at Taejae Future Consensus Institute met with Professor Ian Goldin of Oxford University. The meeting addressed the crucial topic: ‘Making the Right Choices for Humanity's Future.’
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Professor Goldin, a leading authority on globalization and development, is the founding director of the Oxford Martin School, a research institute dedicated to finding solutions to pressing social problems. His distinguished career includes serving as a former vice-president of the World Bank.
Professor Goldin's research explores a shift from “connectivity” to “entanglement” in our global society, highlighting how we are deeply intertwined in a complex knot that’s impossible to escape.
While our hyperconnected society has brought innovation and prosperity, it has also eroded the sense of ‘neighborhood.’ He emphasizes the importance of community in rebuilding sustainable prosperity and asserts that ‘the city’ is a key unit in addressing the multiple crises humanity faces.
Learn more about world-renowned economist Goldin's thoughts on communities and the future of cities through our insightful articles and videos🌆 |
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Taejae FCI held the 2nd Taejae Future Education Forum 2024 on October 15-16, in collaboration with Taejae University and The Chosun Ilbo. Under the theme “The Future of Education: The Disappearing and the Emerging,” the forum discussed the impact of AI on education and the corresponding direction of educational innovation.
In the opening keynote dialogue, Irina Georgieva Bokova, 10th Director-General of UNESCO, emphasized the importance of lifelong learning in the AI era. Bokova also provided meaningful insights, noting that “we need to establish AI policies based on humanistic and ethical approaches.” |
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The forum featured prominent speakers in AI and education who shared their visions for the future. Kenichi Ohmae, Chancellor of BBT University, stated that “education must be at least 20 years ahead” to prepare students for the ‘Fourth Wave’ driven by AI. |
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In addition, education experts from various countries participated in panel discussions, offering insights into the current state and future of AI education policies worldwide.
All session videos are available for replay on the Taejae YouTube channel. |
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Taejae FCI presents a special video series, “AI and the Civilizational Revolution.”
Professor Yong Hak Kim, a sociologist and pioneer of social network research in Korea (former president of Yonsei University), refers to the emergence of AI as a “civilizational revolution.” This is because the recent rapid development of AI is seen as a civilizational change that goes beyond the scope of the industrial revolution.
In this series, Taejae, together with Professor Kim, aims to examine the development of AI from a civilizational perspective that includes social mechanisms.
In Part 1, we delve into the sociological implications of AI, focusing on its emergent capability and controllability, beyond its function as a mere tool. |
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In Part 2, the discussion expands to the broader human society, examining the sociological factors of AI that trigger community division and the crisis of democracy. We also explore how we can maintain human identity and social communities as we navigate the AI era. |
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Visit our YouTube channel to watch the two videos! We welcome your thoughts in the comments. |
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On October 29th, young German researchers from the “Network Young Generation Korea-Germany”, under the Korean-German Forum, visited the Taejae FCI, discussing “Sustainability and the Future of Cities.” The Korean-German Forum, established in 1988, serves as a leading private dialogue channel between two countries. |
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During the meeting, Taejae shared its vision and insights on global sustainability, focusing on international cooperation, digital innovation, and ecological perspectives. The German researchers expressed hope for stronger research ties, grounded in the historical solidarity shaped by the experience of national division. |
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