University, Education, Technology, and the Future of Work

Abstract

In this chapter, Bernard Yeung raises a controversial issue: that the current stage of industrial and technological revolution creates economic anxiety and doubts on university education’s value. Universities’ response should be sticking to the basics: advance research and train students to be life-long learners. In this context, university and educational institutions need to emphasize principle, data, technology, and human literacy. Yeung also strongly supports the need to emphasize the inclination to ask meaningful questions, to practice critical thinking, and to inculcate in students a sense of responsibility to do good in society.