Michael Mercier — a lifelong autodidact — will explain how to use ChatGPT to teach yourself any subject. Drawing on his own experience integrating chatbots into every stage of self-directed learning, Michael will show how anyone can accelerate and deepen their learning process with the help of AI. In Part 1, he’ll explore how learning works: what it means to learn, how the brain organizes knowledge, the stages of the learning process, and the difference between self-directed and traditional learning. In part 2 he’ll demystify AI chatbots, explaining how large language models work, what built-in project management features chatbots offer, and how to structure conversations to match your learning goals. In Part 3, he’ll synthesize these insights, providing practical ideas for using ChatGPT at every step of the learning process to master any subject independently. Whether you’re a student, professional, or lifelong learner, you’ll leave with actionable tools to optimize your potential in the age of AI
BIO
Michael Mercier is President of Screen Education, which addresses issues at the intersection of digital technology and human well-being, including smartphone addiction, news media bias, and artificial intelligence, though research, seminars, and consulting.Reflecting his passion for learning, Michael’s first major splurge after starting his career was a used set of World Book Encyclopedias. He then spent a decade as an editor and publisher in the college textbook industry, and another decade in market research.He holds a BA in Psychology from Vassar College, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Michigan, and an MS in MIS from the University of Cincinnati.
