Prologue Part I of this manifesto posed a foundational question: What kind of human do we want to become in a symbiotic age? Part II begins where vision meets architecture. It is no longer enough to diagnose the illusion of neutrality or celebrate the promise of augmentation. The challenge now
Richard P. Kindlman – 2025 Edition A Manifesto – Daring to Think Bigger In Our Final Invention, James Barrat highlights a persistent misconception: the belief that computers “think” as humans do—unless, as he puts it, “there is something mystical or magical about human thinking.” I argue that there is. Human thinking
Part II – Construction: Designing Symbiotic AI Education Richard P. Kindlmann Edition 2026 A Manifesto for Human-Centered Intelligence Human thinking is not merely a process of information handling. It is a generative, relational, and profoundly human act. In the classroom, thinking becomes a shared intellectual and ethical practice—one in which
Richard P. Kindlmann Edition 2025 1. Introduction: A Manifesto for Human-Centered Intelligence Human thinking is not merely a process of information handling. It is a generative, relational, and profoundly human act. In the classroom, thinking becomes a shared intellectual and ethical practice—one in which meaning emerges through dialogue, uncertainty,
Prologue — Two Mornings, Two Classrooms Morning one: the absence list grows before anyone opens a laptop. The noise level rises in the absence of ritual — a teacher fumbling with the latest 'app' while students have already moved on to another feed. It looks like activity but feels like
A forward-looking impact analysis of the AI era's impact on our society By Richard P. Kindlman A Manifesto – Daring to Think Bigger In his book Our Final Invention, James Barrat presents a critical observation that many overlook: the misconception that computers process information in the same way humans
A forward-looking analysis of AI and its impact on our welfare institutions By Richard P. Kindlman Introduction: Why Assessment Must Change For over a century, assessment has been dominated by standardized tests and summative grading systems. These methods prioritize compliance—checking whether students meet predefined benchmarks—rather than cultivating deep
Subtitle: Towards a future-oriented pedagogy AI should be integrated where there are clear educational goals “The more ambitious our pedagogy, the more intelligent and humane our use of AI must become. Technology follows values—or else it undermines them.” — Tom Chatfield, 2025, AI and the Future of Pedagogy “AI systems
Subtitle: Pedagogical symbiosis in the classroom AI as augmentation, not replacement: support for reflection, not surveillance “Educators must remain the architects of learning, not its passive observers. AI must extend, not eclipse, their capacity to foster human growth.” — Tom Chatfield, 2025, AI and the Future of Pedagogy “High-risk AI systems
Part 6_v02 Japan is aging faster than any other country. With a shrinking workforce and growing elder population, the challenge of providing quality elder care is urgent. While many have imagined humanoid robots as the solution, Japan's experience tells another story. This essay explores a more grounded
Part 4 Deck: Aging well is not just about more care—it’s about better relationships. Symbiotic AI in elder care promises companionship, autonomy, and dignity through a new partnership between humans and intelligent machines. Japan’s pragmatic policy turn in 2024 and the EU’s AI Act sketch two
Part 5 Practical applications of elderly care in Japan Part I: Introduction As symbiotic systems enter the care chain, a new type of care relationship and division of responsibility emerge. This transformation must be understood in relation to existing models. Japan and the EU represent two paradigms: technological pragmatism and