{"product_id":"bridging-minds-alex-wayne-jr-stripling-9781942357964","title":"Bridging Minds: What AI Learns, What Humans Understand: Preparing Educators to Lead the Conversation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridging Minds: What AI Learns, What Humans Understand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy Beverly Simmons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for K-12 professional development, high school and college classrooms, or any educator looking to deepen their AI literacy, \u003ci\u003eBridging Minds\u003c\/i\u003e blends philosophy, ethics, and classroom applications to prepare students for a world shaped by intelligent systems. As artificial intelligence transforms every corner of our lives, educators stand at the intersection of innovation and inquiry. \u003cb\u003eBridging Minds\u003c\/b\u003e empowers teachers to lead the conversation about AI-not just how it works, but what it \u003ci\u003emeans\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thought-provoking guide explores the legendary \u003cb\u003eChinese Room argument\u003c\/b\u003e by philosopher John Searle and the insights of AI pioneers like Geoffrey Hinton to help educators ask-and teach-the questions that matter most: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan machines truly \u003ci\u003eunderstand\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is consciousness in an age of algorithms?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we integrate AI into education without losing the human heart of learning?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for professional development, high school and college faculty, or any educator looking to deepen their AI literacy, \u003ci\u003eBridging Minds\u003c\/i\u003e blends philosophy, ethics, and classroom applications to prepare students for a world shaped by intelligent systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear, engaging explanation of the Chinese Room and its classroom relevance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on integrating AI ethics and critical thinking into any subject area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-use resources and reading lists for further exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA call to action for educators to shape AI-literate citizens-not just tech users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to AI or already exploring its role in education, \u003ci\u003eBridging Minds\u003c\/i\u003e offers the philosophical grounding and practical tools to guide your students-and yourself-through the questions that define our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Wayne Jr. Stripling,Beverly Simmons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1942357966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781942357964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Printing Futures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d","brand":"Alex Wayne Jr. Stripling","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443030110463,"sku":"9781942357964","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5128eda5-9e25-4172-8b5f-2cd698e7a321.jpg?v=1777201381","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bridging-minds-alex-wayne-jr-stripling-9781942357964","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}