Know Why PodcastRecap and Preview
Liberty recaps this season’s two series, Know Why God is Good and Know About AI. Then, she previews what viewers can expect from the Know Why Podcast over the summer and in the months ahead.
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Interview with Michael Toscano and Jared Hayden
President Donald Trump has pledged to “solidify our position as the global leader in AI and secure a brighter future for all Americans.”
“It is the policy of the United States to sustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance in order to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security,” an Executive Order from January 2025 states.
But how will enhanced “global AI dominance” affect the American family? Drastically and negatively, if we’re not careful. That’s what Michael Toscano and Jared Hayden of the Institute for Family Studies argue. But there is hope if government officials are willing to incorporate family-focused safeguards in their AI policies and investments.
Michael and Jared join this episode of the Know Why Podcast to discuss their public comment submitted to the Trump administration, which details “5 Recommendations for the White House’s AI Action Plan.”
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Report Brief: Protecting the Family in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Quick Question With Liberty
A recent Teen Vogue article explores common ways college students are using ChatGPT. The anecdotes in the article align with other reporting on common uses for AI, leading Liberty to explore three trends…
Are there valid aspects to these uses, or just risks? Liberty discusses the alleged pros and potential cons of each trend, with a focus on how each use of AI impacts social connections and responsibilities in our individualistic society.
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How Are Students Using ChatGPT? For Therapy, Breakups, and Even Texting Friends (Teen Vogue)
When There’s No School Counselor, There’s a Bot (The Wall Street Journal)
Interview With Philip Bunn
The efficiency of generative AI can be tempting. But Philip Bunn, assistant professor of political science at Covenant College, argues that we may be sacrificing part of our humanity—and eventually our freedom—for the apparent perfection of AI results. When we allow ourselves do things badly instead of relying on AI, we’re forming important parts of ourselves, Philip argues.
Don’t miss this latest installment in the series “Know About AI” where Liberty and Philip discuss the AI crisis in academia, the purpose of education, 18th century economist Adam Smith’s predictions about technology and “mental mutilation,” and tips for preserving independent judgement in a culture that increasingly depends on AI.
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Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age by Samuel James
The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel Earley
A Web of Our Own Making: The Nature of Digital Formation by Anton Barba-Kay