Generative AI isn't just a new technology—it's a new frontier in human communication. We're joined by James Proszek, Director of Public Speaking, who provides a rich, historical context for our current AI moment, comparing society's reaction to everything from Plato's fear of the written word to the rise of chatbots. This episode unpacks the 'Black Box' of AI, exploring how we teach, communicate, and define truth in an era of automated rhetoric.

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