I think exposure is key. The one great thing about using tech is that if you are in Iowa, you can explore marine science, you don't have to live near the ocean. But going out and investigating snakes and insects, is a valuable childhood experience, hands on to nature. I was telling my daughter about girl and boy scouts in the olden days. My brother building a dog house at age 9. Using tools, learning basic stuff. Of course, I learned how to make hospital corners making a bed -- interesting skill but still useful. All those little things. It may not mean much, but when programming for AI, you need to know the little things. All the things that can cross the path of possibilities. Like how to measure and cut wood, put together pieces, like what parts go first in a task. Too much is done already for kids now.
