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RNZ - Nine to Noon: Prof Barbara Oakley on AI, memory, and the future of learning

Professor Barbara Oakley

"McGraw Prize recipient (the 'Nobel Prize' of education), New York Times bestselling author, and creator of the world's largest Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) with over 4 million students. "

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Kathryn Ryan

RNZ - Nine to Noon

8 July, 2025

Dr Barbara Oakley talked to Kathryn Ryan on RNZ's Nine to Noon about the critical importance of memory, learning, and cognitive development in an era of artificial intelligence.

She discussed her research on declining IQ scores, the challenges of modern educational approaches, and how students can effectively use digital tools while maintaining core cognitive skills. Listen below.