However, the economic value proposition of spending years acquiring knowledge that AGI systems might instantly access will face increasing scrutiny. This challenge particularly resonates with me as I've long advocated for making education more accessible and affordable. If AGI can help people learn complex skills in dramatically shorter timeframes, the lengthy nature of traditional degree programs may seem increasingly inefficient. In this case, we need to move decisively toward bite-sized learning and micro-credential models where the skills and knowledge we gain can be applied immediately in professional contexts. The traditional model of accumulating knowledge for years before applying it simply won't make sense in an AGI-accelerated world. Instead, educational institutions must become platforms for just-in-time and lifetime learning that responds to rapidly evolving needs and opportunities throughout an individual's personal and professional journey.
