Ethics, philosophy are important lessons to teach students in the digital age

As innovative technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality and 3D printing continue breaking societal boundaries, today's students need to learn the necessary tools to prepare for the future workforce, according to EdSurge — and while many are quick to say those skills come from studying STEM subjects, ethics, philosophy and morality education may play an equally important role.As these technologies could potentially transform society and change the way we function, workers will need the moral background to be able to understand and control how this equipment should be built, used and regulated or whether it should be built at all.The digital revolution is also taking place as humanities curricula disappears from classrooms and post-secondary enrollment in these subjects declines, but just as learning practical skills like coding is crucial, it's equally important to help students become well-rounded by teaching subjects that nurture humanity, which can't be found in emotionless technology.