This unit introduces learners to the mindset, traits, and practices of the digitally curious and situates those habits within the historical and practical foundations of AI and digital transformation. Students will assess their own curiosity, learn core concepts (AI, conversational AI, AGI, web evolution, metaverse), and apply basic evaluative tools (e.g., Starbucks Test) to identify business opportunities and personal next steps.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze personal digital curiosity by completing a structured self-assessment and identifying at least three specific strengths and three development areas with evidence from unit activities
- Evaluate foundational concepts in AI and digital evolution by distinguishing what AI can and cannot do, summarizing the history and current trajectory of AI (including conversational AI and AGI), and citing two contemporary examples
- Apply digital-readiness frameworks (such as the Going Digital vs Born Digital distinction and the Starbucks Test) to a business case study to identify at least two opportunities for AI-enabled value creation
- Demonstrate future-oriented professional practices by creating a three-step action plan that includes secure digital habits (e.g., password strategy), networking approaches, and at least two technology trends to monitor over the next year
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 28 Lessons
- 30 hours
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- Unit 1 — Foundations of Digital Curiosity28
- 1.1Why This Book, and Why Now?20 mins
- 1.2Curious Five20 mins
- 1.3What is an Actionable Futurist?20 mins
- 1.4What are the Traits of the Digitally Curious?20 mins
- 1.5How to Assess Your Digital Curiosity20 mins
- 1.6Curious Five20 mins
- 1.7The Starbucks Test20 mins
- 1.8Winning New Business Thanks to AI20 mins
- 1.9Going Digital or Born Digital?20 mins
- 1.10Curious Five20 mins
- 1.11The History of AI20 mins
- 1.12Demystifying AI: What AI Can Do vs What it Cannot Do20 mins
- 1.13The Rise of 4G20 mins
- 1.14What is Conversational AI?20 mins
- 1.15Web 1.0 – Read-Only Data20 mins
- 1.16Where Did the Concept of the Metaverse Come From?20 mins
- 1.17Analogue Networking20 mins
- 1.18The Best Password is One So Long and Complex You Can’t Remember It20 mins
- 1.19What is AGI?20 mins
- 1.20Pre-Pandemic – The View from Dom Price20 mins
- 1.21What Am I Still Curious About?20 mins
- 1.22AI Evolution This Year and Next20 mins
- 1.23Where is AI Likely to End Up This Year and Next?20 mins
- 1.24What Else Should You Keep an Eye Out For?20 mins
- 1.25What’s Next For You?20 mins
- 1.26Looking Further Ahead20 mins
- 1.27Why Should You Be Curious About What’s Next?20 mins
- 1.28Getting in Touch With the Author20 mins
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