The 21st century world is ‘connected’. In such a complex world, teaching students how complex integrated systems — such as the economy — function in a hands-on way is increasingly important.
Seventy-five years ago, a radical, 2-metre-tall analogue computer invented by maverick economist Bill Phillips did just that. But the transition to digital and mobile has largely killed off such experiential devices.
The Financial Times and Infosys have used Bill Phillips’ landmark machine as the starting point for a unique XR project which places ‘learning by doing’ at its core; redefining how we learn (and teach) through experiential learning that combines the best of innovation and creative possibilities.
