Monthly Archives: October 2016

Because Technology Will Bring Hard Changes To Our Economy, Civics Education Will Become More Important Than STEM

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Mike Bock

Technology / science has given humans power that at one time would have seemed God-like. Imagine how the practices and productivity of modern farming would seem to our ancestors. This capacity for wealth creation is growing exponentially. A factory one … Continue reading →

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To Help Our Constitutional Democracy Get Out Of Its Deep Hole, We Need The Zeal, Energy And Idealism Of Youth

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Mike Bock

I like the story about two economists on a walk who fell into a deep hole. One economist asked, “How will we get out?” The other answered, “I’m going to hypothesize a ladder.” Trump has revealed that our democracy is … Continue reading →

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Education In 2046, Chapter 1: Congress Demands That Schools Develop Human Intelligence

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Mike Bock

When my great-great niece Anna is 19, in 2030, according to Ray Kurzweil, author of, “The Singularity Is Near,” she will be entering adulthood into a world stunningly different from what it is today. Five years ago, 2030 seemed a good target … Continue reading →

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Ron Alban, Citizens For A Better Kettering, Disputes Claims By Kettering Mayor Don Patterson Concerning Issues 31-35

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Mike Bock

This morning I met with Ron Alban, spokesperson and leader of Citizens For A Better Kettering (CBK). Alban explained that up until late May the group had no intention of putting proposals on the ballot to change Kettering’s City Charter … Continue reading →

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In This Coming Election, Kettering Voters Have Six Choices — Issues 31-36 — To Change The Kettering City Charter

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Mike Bock

The local group known as “Citizens for a Better Kettering” is presenting Kettering citizens the opportunity to change the Kettering City Charter in five different ways. The group got the signatures needed to place Issues 31-35 on the ballot. The … Continue reading →

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Astonishing Predictions About The Future Of Technology Should Inspire Big Changes To Schools And To Our Democracy

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Mike Bock

Ray Kurzweil writes, “The future will be far more surprising than most observers realize.” Computer speed (per unit cost) doubles every year. Kurzweil believes this doubling of machine power will continue and that in thirty years computer power will be … Continue reading →

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