Ancora Imparo

Michelangelo is credited with the statement, 'Ancora Imparo' – 'Still, I learn.' Continuous learning, or lifelong learning, has been part of all our experiences. During his lifetime, printed books continuously opened his world to the fountainhead of new knowledge, thinking, science, and ideas. Michelangelo thrived in an era of intellectual ferment. His approach, ‘Imparo – I Learn,’ was to be open to continuous learning. Further, his use of the word ‘Ancora – still’ was twofold. It meant new knowledge could challenge his lifelong assumptions, but new knowledge also deserved some measure of scrutiny. He embraced new ideas, challenged assumptions, and continually refined his craft.

In the age of AI, the spirit of continuous learning is more vital than ever. As generative and new systems create and open opportunities to learn from vast quantities of knowledge, we have to be open to continuously evaluating and leveraging this knowledge. Still, we must question, seek sources, and understand the credibility and motivations of those creating and disseminating the information.