We couldn’t find the exit to the parking structure. We were also afraid to arrive late to a conference on Exodus 2. I spotted a young woman who appeared to be a student. She was more than helpful in leading us out of the parking structure. On the way, I asked her what her major […]| Minding The Campus
While listening to an online debate about the future of artificial intelligence (AI), I considered writing this essay and a parallel one that I had asked AI to write. The debate delved into the differences of human versus machine language “intelligence,” computational wizardry versus human emotion, and regulation of the AI industry, whether driven by profit and market […]| Minding The Campus
Artificial intelligence’s (AI) presence in higher education should be no surprise. Nor should it be surprising that its presence is expanding with both known and unknown consequences. Some people express concern about degrading students’ skillsets as a result of reliance on the organization and presentation of data trained in AI models. Faculty also express concern […]| Minding The Campus
From a bird’s eye view, most children stories can be understood as a process that guides the child into becoming a member of society──a member of a particular culture, a particular place, and a particular time. We tell them about dangers, morals, customs, and cultural beliefs, and how to perform the rituals of daily life. […]| Minding The Campus