DL 357
Didn’t Stop to Think if They Should
Hello all, welcome to Digitally Literate, issue #357.
🔖 Key Takeaways
- ChatGPT in Education: Educators wrestle with adapting to or resisting AI tools.
- Luddite Youth Movement: A surprising rise of teens questioning pervasive technology.
- Balancing Innovation and Ethics: Ongoing debates about AI's societal and legal implications.
📚 This Week’s Posts
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Making Sense of ChatGPT and GPT-3
Exploring the implications of ChatGPT and GPT-3, and their place in education. -
Make Your Next Conference Proposal a Smash Hit with an AI Writing Assistant
How I used ChatSonic to craft a winning proposal.
📺 Featured Video
ChatGPT and the college curriculum
What happens to higher education curriculum in a world reshaped by AI?
Bryan Alexander and Maria Anderson discuss the shifting landscape in this long-form video (57:44).
📖 Key Reads
1. You’re Not Going to Like How Colleges Respond to ChatGPT
Chris Gilliard and Pete Rorabaugh unpack the educational system’s mixed reactions to ChatGPT.
Why this matters: The tension between adapting to and resisting AI tools highlights deeper questions about creativity and learning.
2. The current legal cases against generative AI are just the beginning
Generative AI faces copyright issues as it trains on preexisting content, raising concerns about ethics and legality.
Why this matters: Thoughtful exploration of AI’s impact is needed before widespread adoption.
3. The teenager leading the smartphone liberation movement
Seventeen-year-old Logan Lane challenges the tech-centric lifestyle, starting a “Luddite Club” for youth questioning constant connection.
Why this matters: A refreshing perspective from youth on resisting technological norms.
4. Harvard Misinformation Expert Joan Donovan Forced to Leave
Joan Donovan’s dismissal from Harvard’s Shorenstein Center raises concerns about institutional commitment to combating misinformation.
Why this matters: As online spaces grow more complex, we need more—not less—research into their vulnerabilities.
5. Scientists Are Reincarnating the Woolly Mammoth to Return in 4 Years
A biotech company’s attempt to resurrect the woolly mammoth sparks debates about ethics, environmental restoration, and unintended consequences.
Why this matters: The interplay of science and ethics continues to challenge our collective boundaries.
🛠️ DO: Simplify and Organize
Keep it simple, but structured with practical tips for decluttering and streamlining life:
- Declutter your digital life.
- Buy less.
- Be active and eat well.
🌟 Closing Reflection
“There is absolutely no inevitability as long as there is a willingness to contemplate what is happening.”
— Marshall McLuhan
Reflect and Engage
- How should educators adapt to ChatGPT in the classroom? Explore more in ChatGPT in Education.
- What role should youth movements like the “Luddite Club” play in reshaping our relationship with technology? Share your thoughts in Youth and Technology Trends.
- How can we balance creativity and ethics when using AI tools? Reflect in Balancing Creativity and AI.
Thank you for reading Digitally Literate. Stay tuned for more insights and discussions. Connect with me at hello@digitallyliterate.net or explore Newsletter Index for all past issues.