Episode 16 — What Knowledge Still Belongs to Humans in an Age of AI?

Episode 19 -- Use ChatGPT as Your Therapist?

In this episode of The Professor is Live!, Mark Salisbury is joined by guest Dr. Margit Berman and they explore what recent research tells us about using AI for emotional support—and why judgment, responsibility, and real human relationships still matter. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about where technology helps, where it doesn’t, and how to use AI wisely in everyday life. And for more fun, ChatGPT joins the conversation!

Episode 19 — Use ChatGPT as Your Therapist?

In this episode of The Professor is Live!, Mark Salisbury is joined by guest Dr. Margit Berman and they explore what recent research tells us about using AI for emotional support—and why judgment, responsibility, and real human relationships still matter. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about where technology helps, where it doesn’t, and how to use AI wisely in everyday life. And for more fun, ChatGPT joins the conversation!

Episode 18 — Can AI Understand Animals?

In this episode of The Professor is Live!, Mark and Rikko start by laughing at the idea of AI translating dog barks — and end up discovering that the real story isn’t about talking to animals. It’s about how humans and intelligent machines can work together to make better decisions. Along the way, they bring ChatGPT directly into the conversation to explore whether this technology could actually work — and what it teaches us about leadership, judgment, and the future of care.

Episode 17 -- If AI Can Explain Almost Anything, Why Has Learning Become Harder?

This episode explores the question, “If AI can explain almost anything — so why is learning getting harder?”  Join us as we explore why real learning still requires struggle and judgment.

Episode 16 — What Knowledge Still Belongs to Humans in an Age of AI?

In this episode of The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury and producer Rikko Smart explore a question many professionals are quietly asking: if AI can research, write, and analyze faster than we can, what exactly is left for humans to do? Using the familiar framework of Bloom’s Taxonomy, Mark introduces a helpful metaphor—AI as the world’s smartest intern. While AI excels at remembering information, explaining concepts, and applying procedures, the higher levels of thinking—evaluation, creation, and metacognitive judgment—still belong to humans.