Veritasium: What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning – Derek Muller Explains

Derek Muller explains why AI cannot bypass the effortful repetition required for human learning, drawing on cognitive science and past educational technology shifts.

AI is advancing faster than anyone predicted—and it’s already reshaping industries around the world. But what does that mean for education? In this livestream, @veritasium's Derek Muller 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. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of education in an AI-powered world. About the Speaker Derek Muller is a science communicator, filmmaker, and the creator of the popular YouTube channel @veritasium. With a PhD in physics education, he’s spent over a decade creating videos that challenge misconceptions and make complex science accessible. He’s also hosted documentary series like Uranium – Twisting the Dragon’s Tail and contributed to Bill Nye Saves the World on Netflix. 📅 Stay in the loop: Sign up for our newsletter: landing.perimeterinstitute.ca/newsletter-signup 🔬 Support science: Donate to Perimeter: perimeterinstitute.ca/info/donors Follow Perimeter Institute: Facebook: facebook.com/pioutreach Instagram: instagram.com/perimeterinstitute LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/perimeter-institute Perimeter Institute (charitable registration number 88981 4323 RR0001) is the world’s largest independent research hub devoted to theoretical physics, created to foster breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of our universe, from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos.