AI >> The Algorithm of Change

The Civil War was a period of tremendous technological advancement and Lincoln was deeply fascinated by such innovations like the telegraph, which revolutionized communication during the Civil War. Today, we find ourselves in another era of rapid technological change, with artificial intelligence influencing nearly every aspect of our lives — from communication and education to historical preservation and artistic creation. This episode will draw a line from Lincoln’s embrace of technology to today’s AI revolution, exploring the opportunities and challenges of this new technological frontier.