Artificial intelligence is transforming access to information, but not the purpose of higher education. As knowledge becomes increasingly abundant, universities may find that their greatest responsibility is no longer teaching information, but cultivating judgement.
Education
Education shapes the knowledge, skills and institutions that enable societies to adapt, innovate and navigate economic and technological change.
Why do some careers capture the imagination while others remain largely invisible? This Perspective explores how identity, cultural narratives and societal expectations shape educational choices—and why those choices increasingly influence the Netherlands’ future capacity to innovate.
Universities were built upon openness, collaboration and scientific exchange. Yet as semiconductors, photonics and artificial intelligence become strategic technologies, Europe increasingly faces a difficult question: how open can science remain when knowledge itself becomes infrastructure?
Examinations are among the most trusted institutions of modern society. Yet as technology transforms economies and labour markets, an uncomfortable question emerges: are we still measuring the capabilities future societies will actually need?
Education is often viewed as a pathway to personal opportunity. Yet education also shapes the knowledge, skills and capabilities that determine how societies innovate, adapt and prepare for the future.
Most people use digital technologies every day, yet few fully understand the systems operating behind the screen. Through exhibitions, educational programmes and public engagement initiatives, Tactical Tech helps people explore how algorithms, data and artificial intelligence increasingly shape everyday life.
