Episode

The Fun They Had - Asimov Predicted AI Tutors in 1950's

Podcast: Modem Futura
Published: Feb 17, 2026
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Sean and Andrew revisit Isaac Asimov's 1951 short story "The Fun They Had" to explore what AI-driven personalized education might gain—and what it risks losing—when human connection, shared experience, and the joy of learning together are no longer part of the equation.