The Supreme Importance of Being Bored | Betsy Corcoran | TEDxDesign Tech HS

Technology journalist and education leader Betsy Corcoran asks whether constant digital distraction has caused people to lose the value of being bored. As AI increasingly shapes how people think and work, she argues that making room for one's own ideas may be essential to preserving human agency. The talk was given at a TEDx event organized independently by a local community.

• Digital distractions and the loss of unstructured time
• How AI influences thinking and work
• Making space for one's own ideas to protect human agency
• Speaker background: co-founder and former CEO of EdSurge

In a world of constant digital distractions, have we forgotten the value of simply being bored? As AI increasingly shapes how we think and work, technology journalist and education leader Betsy Corcoran argues that making space for our own ideas may be essential to preserving human agency. Betsy Corcoran brings education's best ideas to life. She advises organizations at the intersection of technology and learning on the strategies and tactics for catalyzing innovation. She also consults with C-level executives on how to foster vibrant teams that stress authenticity and transparency. She draws on decades of experience in leading teams and in analyzing industry’s top leaders. In 2011, Betsy cofounded and served as CEO of EdSurge, which became the leading information hub for teachers, entrepreneurs and school leaders with a commitment to edtech. She was named a “Rock Star of Education.” EdSurge created a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, educators and others. It received awards for its journalism as well as for its impact in education from groups including NewSchools Venture Fund and the ASU-GSV Summit. In 2019, she negotiated its successful acquisition by ISTE, the International Society for Technology Education. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx