Geoffrey Hinton’s Warning: Are We Nurturing the Minds of the Next Generation?

 

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Geoffrey Hinton 的警示：我們是否在培養下一代的智慧？	Geoffrey Hinton’s Warning: Are We Nurturing the Minds of the Next Generation?
當被譽為「人工智慧教父」的 Geoffrey Hinton 發言時，科技界都會聆聽。他以神經網絡和深度學習的開創性工作聞名，深刻影響了人工智慧的發展。然而，除了這些突破性的貢獻外，Hinton 最近表達了一個令人深思的擔憂：年輕一代的智慧成長是否得到妥善培養。	When Geoffrey Hinton, often hailed as the “Godfather of AI,” speaks, the tech world listens. Known for his pioneering work in neural networks and deep learning, Hinton has profoundly shaped artificial intelligence. But beyond his groundbreaking contributions, Hinton has recently voiced a concern that strikes at the heart of our society: the intellectual growth of young generations.
Hinton 的擔憂並非針對科技本身。事實上，他認識到人工智慧在促進學習、創造力和解決問題能力方面擁有巨大潛力。他更深層的擔心是，隨著科技日益普及，孩子和青少年發展批判性思維、好奇心和智力韌性的方式可能受到影響。	Hinton’s worry is not about technology itself. In fact, he recognizes the enormous potential AI holds to enhance learning, creativity, and problem-solving. His concern is deeper—he fears that as technology becomes more pervasive, the ways children and teenagers develop critical thinking, curiosity, and intellectual resilience may be compromised.
為什麼會擔心？	Why the Concern?
在當今世界，資訊無處不在。年輕人只需幾下點擊就能獲取關於任何主題的廣泛知識。然而，Hinton 強調，僅有資訊可得並不等同於智慧成長。真正的智力發展需要努力、反思、解決問題，以及長時間的深度思考。	In today’s world, information is abundant. With a few taps on a smartphone, young people can access vast knowledge on any topic imaginable. Yet, Hinton emphasizes that access to information is not the same as intellectual growth. True intellectual development requires effort, reflection, problem-solving, and engagement with ideas over time.
Hinton 指出，年輕一代經常出現「智慧捷徑」現象：依賴搜索引擎、人工智慧助手和社交媒體快速獲得答案。雖然方便，但這可能限制深度學習、降低批判性思維能力，並削弱解決複雜抽象問題的能力。	Hinton points out that the younger generation often experiences an "intellectual shortcut" phenomenon: reliance on quick answers from search engines, AI assistants, and social media feeds. While convenient, this can limit deep learning, reduce critical thinking, and diminish the ability to tackle complex, abstract problems.
教育與科技的角色	The Role of Education and Technology
Hinton 強調，教育必須進化。學校和家長應該不僅傳授知識，更要培養好奇心、分析推理能力和心理韌性。人工智慧可以成為強有力的助手——提供個性化學習、互動式問題解決，以及接觸多元思想的機會。然而，如果缺乏妥善引導，科技也可能無意中促進智力的被動化。	Hinton stresses that education must evolve. Schools and parents should aim not just to transmit knowledge but to cultivate curiosity, analytical reasoning, and resilience. AI can be a powerful ally in this effort—offering personalized learning, interactive problem-solving, and exposure to diverse ideas. Yet, without careful guidance, technology can also inadvertently encourage intellectual passivity.
行動的呼籲	A Call to Action
Hinton 的警告既是挑戰也是機會。對教育者、政策制定者和家長而言，問題很明確：如何利用科技，同時確保它培養而非削弱下一代的智慧？	Hinton’s warning is both a challenge and an opportunity. For educators, policymakers, and parents, the question is clear: How can we leverage technology while ensuring it nurtures, rather than stunts, the minds of the next generation?
一些實際方法包括： - 鼓勵深度專注：給予年輕人長時間專注於複雜問題的空間。 - 培養好奇心而非死記答案：激勵他們問「為什麼」和「如何」，而不只是「什麼」。 - 謹慎整合 AI：將 AI 作為學習夥伴，而不是思考的替代品。 - 培養智力韌性：教導他們面對不確定性、失敗和挑戰性觀點。	Some practical approaches include: - Encouraging deep work: Allow young people time and space for sustained focus on complex problems. - Promoting curiosity over rote answers: Inspire them to ask “why” and “how,” not just “what.” - Integrating AI thoughtfully: Use AI as a learning companion, not a replacement for thinking. - Fostering intellectual resilience: Teach them to cope with uncertainty, failure, and challenging ideas.
更大的視野	The Bigger Picture
Hinton 的擔憂超越了人工智慧和科技本身。它提醒我們，智慧的成長是終身的，而培養年輕人的好奇心、批判性思維和創造力對社會進步至關重要。	Hinton’s concern transcends AI and technology. It’s a reminder that intellectual growth is a lifelong endeavor and that nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in the young is essential for the progress of society itself.
當我們繼續享受 AI 帶來的便利和能力時，Hinton 的警示促使我們停下腳步問自己：我們是否正在賦予下一代深度思考、創造性解決問題、以及對世界有意義貢獻的能力？	As we continue to embrace the conveniences and capabilities of AI, Hinton’s cautionary words challenge us to pause and ask: Are we equipping the next generation with the tools to think deeply, solve creatively, and contribute meaningfully to the world?