children are actually active builders of knowledge—little scientists who are constantly creating and testing their own theories of the world.

Companies such as Mindojo are developing interactive algorithms that will not only teach me maths, physics and history, but will also simultaneously study me and get to know exactly who I am. Digital teachers will closely monitor every answer I give, and how long it took me to give it. Over time, they will discern my unique weaknesses as well as my

prepared. We have to introduce our kids to a whole new method of learning that is less about memorizing and “doing their own work” and more about content creation and collaborating with others, and doing so in the context of their passions.