Is AI Making Us Smarter or Stupid? | Liberty RoundTable Live with Larry Sanger – 11/12/25

Join Sam Bushman and Lance Migliaccio on Liberty RoundTable Live for a thought-provoking discussion: “Is AI Making Us Smarter or Just Look Stupid?” (Aired 11/12/25). This episode dives deep into the impact of artificial intelligence on music, media, and society, featuring special guest Dr. Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia and president of the Knowledge Standards Foundation.

The show opens with a surprising AI-generated country song, sparking a lively debate about the future of creativity, authenticity, and the role of technology in our lives. Sam and Lance explore how AI is reshaping entertainment, the risks of losing human touch, and the potential for both empowerment and manipulation.

Larry Sanger shares insider stories from the early days of Wikipedia, discusses the evolution and challenges of open knowledge, and addresses issues of bias, defamation, and digital identity in the age of AI. The conversation also touches on faith, philosophy, and the search for truth in a rapidly changing world.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a skeptic, or just curious about the future, this episode offers insights, warnings, and hope for navigating the AI revolution.

Key Moments & Timestamps:

[0:00] – Show intro and welcome from Sam Bushman
[1:18] – AI-generated country song “Walk My Walk” debuts
[2:10] – Discussion: Is AI-created music “real” art?
[5:28] – The future of AI in Hollywood and celebrity culture
[10:58] – Can AI make us smarter, or just more dependent?
[11:15] – “Let tech serve you, not own you” – Sam’s philosophy
[12:00] – Guest introduction: Dr. Larry Sanger, Wikipedia co-founder
[12:50] – The origins and explosive growth of Wikipedia
[15:36] – How the internet and Wikipedia changed over time
[17:30] – The rise of bias, censorship, and digital defamation
[22:00] – The challenge of digital identity and autonomy in the AI era
[24:00] – Wikipedia’s internal struggles and lack of editorial oversight
[27:00] – Personal stories: Defamation, bias, and the fight for truth
[33:32] – Larry Sanger’s “Nine Theses” and solutions for Wikipedia
[39:07] – Larry’s journey from agnosticism to faith and philosophy
[44:57] – Final thoughts, resources, and closing remarks

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