explAInED – Episode 004: Language, Guilt, and Generative AI with Dr. James E. Dobson

Episode Summary:

In this thought-provoking episode, the explAInED team sits down with Dr. James E. Dobson of Dartmouth College to unpack the cultural, educational, and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence—especially through the lens of the humanities. From the guilt of using AI to reflections on creativity, writing, and process over product, this conversation offers a reflective and layered take on the intersection of language, learning, and machine intelligence. 

Resources & Mentions:

Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning by José Antonio Bowen & C. Edward Watson

Open Web UI – Dartmouth’s internal platform for accessing multiple AI tools

AI at Dartmouth College