Prometheus, a Titan known for his forethought, defied Zeus when he stole fire from the gods and gifted it to humanity. But he wasn’t just providing fire. He was providing the spark that would ignite civilization's technological progress. This divine theft enabled humans to forge tools, cook food, and eventually build the foundations of society. Zeus's punishment to Prometheus was swift and severe: eternal torment for daring to elevate humanity through this knowledge.

Today, we stand in a similar situation. Artificial intelligence represents a modern Promethean fire, a force with the power to either elevate humanity or consume what makes us distinctly human. This technological flame will spread. Will we possess the wisdom to wield it?

What happens when machines surpass humans in nearly every measure of traditional intelligence? This is an approaching reality that educational institutions must confront.

Recent research by Kwok (2025) introduces a concept that should give every educator pause: "Existential Redundancy." Imagine a world where students no longer need to memorize facts, solve math problems, or even write essays. The term describes our looming obsolescence. Its a future where artificial intelligence outperforms humans in tasks we've traditionally defined as hallmarks of intelligence. Memorization, calculation, pattern recognition, even creative........

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