{"id":246552,"date":"2025-08-15T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=246552"},"modified":"2025-08-15T09:00:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T13:00:47","slug":"commentary-a-message-to-young-people-before-running-to-ai-artificial-intelligence-master-the-fundamentals-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/commentary-a-message-to-young-people-before-running-to-ai-artificial-intelligence-master-the-fundamentals-first\/","title":{"rendered":"COMMENTARY: A Message to Young People: &#8220;Before Running to AI-Artificial Intelligence, Master the Fundamentals First"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-2207099854\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-2802472114\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"mbs ad\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mbs-ad.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mbs-ad.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mbs-ad.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mbs-ad.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mbs-ad.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>By Garfield Joseph<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-2882957551\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 2160w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:512\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:384\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:768\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English_Digital-BB-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an age of rapid technological advancement, where artificial intelligence can write essays, summarize books, and even mimic human conversation, it\u2019s easy to believe that success is just a few clicks away. But beneath every powerful tool lies a deeper truth: without mastering the fundamentals, even the most advanced technologies are little more than empty potential.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2236804460\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-1730185806\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 2160w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:512\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:384\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:768\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_2026_Launch_English-_lineup_Digital-BB-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Two stories\u2014one from a prison cell and another from a high school classroom\u2014remind us that greatness begins with the basics.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2835801758\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Malcolm X: Literacy as Liberation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before he became one of the most influential voices in American history, Malcolm X was a prisoner grappling with frustration. He envied the eloquence of others and yearned to express himself with clarity and conviction. So he began a journey that would change his life: he taught himself to read and write.<\/p><div id=\"antig-932333454\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a dictionary, Malcolm painstakingly copied every word, page by page, learning not just vocabulary but the rhythm and structure of language. This self-imposed education unlocked a world of ideas. Books became his teachers, and reading became his liberation. In his autobiography, he wrote, \u201cI could spend the rest of my life reading, just satisfying my curiosity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malcolm\u2019s transformation wasn\u2019t powered by technology or privilege\u2014it was built on the foundation of literacy. His mastery of language allowed him to articulate complex ideas, challenge injustice, and inspire generations.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3737986871\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"CM key_WEB 1300x300_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:69\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:237\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:178\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1301\" height=\"301\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thomas Friedman: A Teacher Named Hattie<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-178306776\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Decades later, in a suburban high school in Minnesota, another young man was discovering the power of fundamentals. Thomas Friedman, now a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times columnist, credits his high school journalism teacher, Hattie Steinberg, for shaping his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI took her journalism course in 1969 and never needed\u2014or took\u2014another journalism course,\u201d Friedman wrote. Hattie didn\u2019t just teach him how to write a lead or transcribe a quote. She instilled discipline, precision, and a respect for the craft. These fundamentals became the bedrock of Friedman\u2019s career, enabling him to report on global affairs with clarity and insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His story is a testament to the power of great teaching and the importance of mastering the basics before reaching for the extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Personal Reflection: Listening to Greatness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a young adult, I was captivated by the power of great oratory. I listened to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d speech over and over again, not just for its message, but to understand how it was constructed\u2014how it moved hearts and stirred minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was also deeply influenced by the preaching of Gardner C. Taylor, particularly his sermon \u201cIn His Own Clothes\u201d, first delivered and recorded at the 1982 Hampton University Ministers\u2019 Conference. In it, Taylor vividly depicted the crucifixion of Christ, emphasizing that Jesus went to the cross not in borrowed robes, but in His own clothes\u2014symbolizing authenticity, sacrifice, and divine purpose. With poetic repetition and thunderous delivery, Taylor declared:<br>\u201cIn His own clothes, He climbed the hill at Golgotha. In His own clothes, He asserted His role as Redeemer\u2026 In His own clothes, He fixed it and it\u2019s alright now! It\u2019s alright now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sermon that shaped my understanding of rhetoric was \u201cThe Rending of the Veil\u201d by James S. Stewart, preached in 1952. Stewart, a Scottish theologian and preacher, delivered this message at Union Theological Seminary in New York. Drawing from Mark 15:38, he explored the tearing of the temple veil at Christ\u2019s death as a symbol of divine access\u2014God breaking the barrier between the sacred and the ordinary. Stewart\u2019s sermon was a masterclass in expository preaching, blending theology, history, and emotion to reveal the profound implications of Christ\u2019s sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I listened to these sermons not just for inspiration, but to learn\u2014to see how these masters crafted their messages. The common thread was clear: mastery of the fundamentals of rhetoric\u2014ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Fundamentals Matter More Than Ever<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s youth are growing up in a world filled with smart devices, instant answers, and AI-powered tools. It\u2019s tempting to rely on these technologies to do the heavy lifting. But here\u2019s the catch: tools are only as powerful as the hands that wield them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial intelligence can help you write faster, research deeper, and communicate more efficiently. But if you don\u2019t understand the structure of a good argument, the nuances of grammar, or the logic behind a persuasive essay, AI becomes a crutch rather than a catalyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering the fundamentals\u2014reading, writing, critical thinking\u2014is what allows you to use AI effectively. It\u2019s the difference between copying and creating, between consuming and contributing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Call to Young Minds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To every young person reading this: your journey begins with the basics. Don\u2019t rush past them. Embrace them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read widely\u2014not just social media posts, but books that challenge your thinking. Write often\u2014not just texts, but essays, stories, and reflections that sharpen your voice. Ask questions. Seek mentors. Practice discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you dream of becoming a journalist, an entrepreneur, a scientist, or an artist, your success will be built on the foundation of the fundamentals. Malcolm X didn\u2019t need a classroom to become a scholar. Thomas Friedman didn\u2019t need a college course to become a journalist. What they had was a commitment to learning and a respect for the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Future Is Yours to Shape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI is here to stay. It will change industries, redefine careers, and open doors we can\u2019t yet imagine. But it will never replace the human mind\u2019s ability to think deeply, passionately, and communicate clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So master the fundamentals. Build your foundation. And then, use every tool at your disposal to build something extraordinary.Your story is waiting to be written. 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