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How Decision Education Intersects with Current Issues
Decision Education and Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms our world, making informed decisions is crucial for navigating an uncertain future. Decision Education empowers students to effectively use AI and succeed, regardless of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Decision Education and Media Literacy
Decision Education helps students develop several real-world skills emphasized in media literacy. These include evaluating information and sources, considering multiple perspectives, and recognizing cognitive biases such as confirmation bias. Both fields empower students to think critically about information, and Decision Education teaches students the applied skills and dispositions to make better decisions
Combating Political Polarization through Decision Education
As our society becomes increasingly polarized, students need Decision Education to navigate complex and divisive topics. By fostering intellectual humility, a sense of agency, and probabilistic thinking, Decision Education helps students engage in constructive dialogue, understand multiple perspectives, and make informed decisions.
Decision Education and Building a Future-Ready Workforce
As the workforce continues to evolve with advancements in technology and changing economic landscapes, students need future proof skills to thrive. Decision Education offers a framework for developing broadly applicable skills and dispositions, like analytical thinking, managing uncertainty, and recognizing and resisting cognitive biases—key to success in any career. This approach equips students to navigate complex and uncertain environments, preparing them to excel in the ever evolving job market.
