@article{ZHANG2026, 
author = {Shuangnan ZHANG and  All Students Taking the Elective Course “Scientific Method and Aesthetics” and Bao YUAN},
title = {SHAPING A BETTER SELF IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTIONS FROM PARTICLE IDENTITY TO HUMAN INDIVIDUALITY},
year = {2026},
journal = {Physics and Engineering},
volume = {36},
number = {3},
pages = {27-32},
keywords = {artificial intelligence, homogeneity hypothesis, individual differences, educational reform, critical thinking, two elements of aesthetics},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/PHYS.2026.9320303},
doi = {10.26599/PHYS.2026.9320303},
abstract = {One of the fundamental assumptions of the physical world is the identity of particles, which ensures the simplicity and predictability of physical laws. However, the essential characteristic of human society lies precisely in individual differences. This paper starts from the principle of identity in quantum mechanics, contrasts the uniformity of nature with the uniqueness of humanity, critiques the limitations of standardized education models from the industrial era, and explores how education should transform in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The study argues that the core goal of education in the AI era should shift from cultivating “better machines” to shaping “better humans”, emphasizing independent thinking, critical spirit, and the integration of scientific literacy with humanistic sentiment. Based on the“two elements of aesthetics” theory, the most splendid and beautiful life is one that possesses healthy values and exhibits unique, irreplaceable qualities.}
}