Math Fluency, AI, and Why the Basics Still Matter

Chris Roberts and Rockne O'Leary talk about how fluency in math, music, and software all start with mastering the basics, then building patience, intuition, and abstract thinking on top of that. They also dig into how AI can be a powerful tool for learning and productivity, but only if students first develop the ability to think for themselves. Chris shares why he believes pencil and paper still matter in the early development years, how screens and constant stimulation can weaken attention a...