About Future Proof

What is Future Proof?

The future is here. Machines and artificial intelligence have progressed to the point where many jobs may soon become obsolete. The landscape is unpredictable and ever-changing. The skills that will be most valuable in the future are those that have stood the test of time: abstract and creative thinking, virtue, and wonder. These are things that computers can’t do, and they are key to being future-proof.

Why private tutoring?

Private tutoring provides the opportunity for fully-individualized, integrated instruction. It foregrounds the relationship between the teacher and student, and it allows for a highly responsive environment. A productive hour-long tutoring session can potentially accomplish weeks’ worth of classroom learning.

Why philosophy?

Although seemingly abstract, philosophy develops skills with real-world value that employers typically seek. It requires close reading of texts, precise writing, critical thought, and creative problem-solving. Students of philosophy are better equipped to understand the nuances of systems and situations, and draw connections between abstract concepts.

Philosophy is important: it holds the key to discussing hotly debated ethical issues, it undergirds our legal system, and it defines the terms for scientific research and investigation. It’s no mistake that the highest degree in any field is a PhD — Doctor of Philosophy.