On September 12 in Athens, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, a British scientist of Greek Cypriot and Singaporean descent, told students that the rapid pace of AI development, evolving “week by week,” is rendering traditional skills obsolete at an unprecedented rate. He emphasized that “learning how to learn” is now the most critical skill for future generations. What “Learning How to Learn” Means:Understanding your personal learning style. Traditional education, focused on memorization and domain-specific expertise, needs a complete overhaul to prioritize learning processes and adaptability. The Challenge:Teaching “learning how to learn” is complex, as most education systems reward correctness over curiosity and experimentation.