What AI Means

What AI Means

AI in the Liberal Arts at Amherst College

Episodes 9
Avg. Duration 15m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
46%
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About This Podcast

What AI Means is the podcast that asks scholars and creators about the significance of artificial intelligence for the world as they see it, through the lenses of their disciplines and their expertise. These short, accessible conversations are brought to you by Lee Spector, a professor of Computer Science at Amherst College and the Director of AI in the Liberal Arts. Harp Flourish by Nathan Manaker – full credits: https://freesound.org/s/486952/ Deep Church Bell by ZoshP – full credits: https://freesound.org/s/530914/

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Recent Episodes

What AI Means for Photography with Genesis Baez

May 21, 2026 15m

An interview with Genesis Baez, who is an assistant professor of art at Amherst College. Baez argues that AI reveals and amplifies many of the same questions photography has always raised about…

What AI Means for Philosophy of Mind with Laura Sizer

Apr 14, 2026 16m

In this episode, Laura Sizer, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Mount Holyoke College, explores how AI acts as “thought experiments made real.” She examines limits of understanding, embodiment, and…

What AI Means for Earth Science with Nicholas Holschuh

Apr 03, 2026 19m

In this episode of What AI Means, Nicholas D. Holschuh explores how AI is transforming Earth science. This conversation highlights how new tools are helping scientists better understand glaciers,…

What AI Means for Sustainability with Auroop Ganguly

Feb 25, 2026 16m

College of Engineering Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University, and Chief Scientist and Joint Appointee at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific…

What AI Means for Art with Miloslava Hruba

Jan 12, 2026 10m

Study Room Manager and European Print Specialist at the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College, Hruba considers how AI is reshaping practices in art-making, preservation, and curation and what this means…

What AI Means for Religion with Andrew Dole

Jan 09, 2026 24m

Professor and Chair of the Religion Department at Amherst College, Dole examines how AI intersects with questions of belief, interpretation, agency, and religious life.

What AI Means for Theater with Eric Sawyer

Jan 09, 2026 17m

Professor in Dramatic Arts (music) at Amherst College, Sawyer discusses AI’s role in performance, imagination, and collaborative creation.

What AI Means for Peace and World Security with Michael Klare

Jan 09, 2026 13m

Professor Emeritus of Peace & World Security Studies at Hampshire College, Klare discusses how AI technologies are influencing global security, diplomacy, and conflict prevention.

What AI Means for Writing with Kristina Reardon

Jan 07, 2026 14m

Kristina Reardon, Senior Lecturer in English at Amherst College, reflects on how AI is shaping the nature of writing, from creativity to pedagogy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does What AI Means have?

What AI Means has published 9 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Technology.

Is What AI Means still active?

What AI Means is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 15m.

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