Proceed with Caution
The Drs delve into two unrelated but curious topics. Given the recent passing of the gentleman who played our childhood "big brother" Theo, we felt it was crucial to name our grief and his impact. Then we make a sharp turn to think about AI use in education during this back-to-school season.
Episode 204 of the [Un]phased Unedited Podcast podcast, hosted by Lisa Ingarfield, titled "Proceed with Caution" was published on August 12, 2025 and runs 49 minutes.
August 12, 2025 ·49m · [Un]phased Unedited Podcast
Summary
On this week's episode, the Drs delve into two unrelated but curious topics. Given the recent passing of the gentleman who played our childhood "big brother" Theo, we felt it was crucial to name our grief and his impact. Then we make a sharp turn to think about AI use in education during this back-to-school season. Word of the Week [1:30]: Algorithmic Bias: It makes sense that if AI is built upon biased human intelligence that it will replicate bias in a myriad of ways. Phase 1 [6:05]: Malcolm Jamal-Warner and Parasocial Grief: If you've ever taken time to mourn a celebrity that you never met, this is the place for you. Dr. Shaunna leads the discussion on MJW's impact as a childhood actor, and later multihyphenate artist. Phase 2 [26:50]: AI, ChatGPT, and Education: A recent MIT study showing AI’s effects on the brain is not great news for AI users, but how does it also affect formal educational environments? Students AND faculty are making use of it, but there seems to be little structure or guidance, making its power all the more dangerous.
Episode Description
On this week's episode, the Drs delve into two unrelated but curious topics. Given the recent passing of the gentleman who played our childhood "big brother" Theo, we felt it was crucial to name our grief and his impact. Then we make a sharp turn to think about AI use in education during this back-to-school season.
Word of the Week [1:30]: Algorithmic Bias: It makes sense that if AI is built upon biased human intelligence that it will replicate bias in a myriad of ways.
Phase 1 [6:05]: Malcolm Jamal-Warner and Parasocial Grief: If you've ever taken time to mourn a celebrity that you never met, this is the place for you. Dr. Shaunna leads the discussion on MJW's impact as a childhood actor, and later multihyphenate artist.
Phase 2 [26:50]: AI, ChatGPT, and Education: A recent MIT study showing AI’s effects on the brain is not great news for AI users, but how does it also affect formal educational environments? Students AND faculty are making use of it, but there seems to be little structure or guidance, making its power all the more dangerous.
Mentioned in the Show
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, former 'Cosby Show' star, dead at 54 – ABC News
Your Brain on ChatGPT - MIT
Does ChatGPT Make You Dumber? What a New MIT Study Really Tells Us – Marketing Institute
ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT Study - Time
The Professors Are Using ChatGPT, and Some Students Aren’t Happy About It - NYT
A.I.-Driven Education: Founded in Texas and Coming to a School Near You - NYT
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