The Problem of AI Writing Tools Emphasizing Product over Process

The Problem of AI Writing Tools Emphasizing Product over Process

Academics are losing control over their writing process. They outsource interpretation to AI writing tools, which emphasize product. In this episode, I’ll talk about why this is potentially disastrous—and what you can do about it!

How can Academic Writing Improve in a Post-AI Era?

AI writing tools have thrown another cog in the gears of academia. How can academic writers get back to what they love to do? In this episode, I float a few ideas!

The Toughest Fieldnote: On Achieving Justice in Ethnographic Writing

Yes, I’m back to making podcast episodes! This week, I’m reflecting on the toughest ethnographic fieldnote from my last book. (In honor of Carl V. Lewis.)

When is the Right Time to Write a Book? How I’ve Made This Difficult Decision

It's tough to decide when to embark on a long writing project! In this very personal episode, I talk about how I decided to write one book and not write another—at least, for now.

What Do You Mean? AI Writing Tools and the Problems They Create

In this episode, I talk about the problems of an over-reliance on AI writing tools. It’s led to what I’ve started to think about as a new genre of AI writing problems that academic authors should be aware of—but I rarely hear talked about!