David Perkins - Teachers Make a Difference - Paul Kolers

The speaker reflects on the influence of Paul Colors, a cognitive scientist and professor at MIT, on their academic and professional journey. They discuss their collaboration with Colors, including work on Project Zero at Harvard, and how Colors' mentorship shaped their approach to education and relationships. The speaker emphasizes the importance of mentorship and connection in personal and professional growth.

Who was Paul Colors and what was his profession?

• A cognitive scientist and professor at MIT

• A mathematician and professor at Harvard

• An artificial intelligence expert at Stanford

• A psychologist and professor at Yale

What was the speaker's initial field of study before meeting Paul Colors?

• Cognitive Science

• Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics

• Psychology

• Education

How did Paul Colors influence the speaker's career path?

• By helping them publish a book

• By encouraging them to study psychology

• By offering them a teaching position at MIT

• By introducing them to Project Zero at Harvard

What was Project Zero focused on?

• Understanding human cognition and learning

• Exploring psychological disorders

• Advancing artificial intelligence technology

• Developing new mathematical theories

What quality of Paul Colors does the speaker try to emulate in their own professional relationships?

• Being a strict disciplinarian

• Being a mentor and friend

• Being a competitive rival

• Being a distant observer