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!

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.

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.

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.

Two Mark Salisburys. One confusing tuition system.
In this episode, Mark Salisbury talks with another Mark Salisbury about why college pricing feels opaque, how “discounts” really work, and what families should focus on when deciding what a degree is worth. A clear, practical conversation about transparency, value, and making smarter choices in higher education.

Join The Professor is Live! as Mark Salisbury sits down with Pastor Dan Doerrer to explore why deep listening may be the missing skill in today’s divided world. Drawing from a recent Psychology Today article and Dan’s real-life experience navigating a tense community moment, we’ll look at how listening with empathy, managing our biases, and staying engaged—even in disagreement—can transform conversations and relationships. Expect practical insights, honest reflection, and a touch of humor from Mark and producer Rikko as we dive into how this lost art can help bring people back together.

In this episode of The Professor is Live!, Mark and Rikko explore how artificial intelligence is racing ahead of our legal system — and what society needs to rethink to keep up. Cybersecurity attorney and adjunct law professor Eran Kahana joins the conversation to share why our laws must evolve as quickly as our technology does. It’s a smart, timely discussion with just enough banter to keep Mark humble and the robots confident.

In this episode of The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury, producer Rikko and guest Dr. Victor Law tackle the question: is AI making us smarter or dumber? Building on an MIT study suggesting chatbots might dull our thinking, they explore how AI tools can both hinder and enhance human problem-solving. Dr. Law argues that when used wisely, AI doesn’t weaken our minds—it frees us to focus on creativity, critical thinking, and deeper learning.