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The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury

The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury

By: Mark Salisbury
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Welcome to The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury.

In each lively 25-minute episode, Mark and Producer Rico Smart dive into topics shaping our world, featuring expert interviews and engaging live audience participation. Discover groundbreaking ideas for the future and timeless wisdom you can't afford to forget—all infused with humor and charm. Leave every episode feeling inspired, informed, and optimistic about what lies ahead.

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Episodes
  • Episode 17 -- If AI Can Explain Almost Anything, Why Has Learning Become Harder?

    Episode 17 -- If AI Can Explain Almost Anything, Why Has Learning Become Harder?
    Mar 24 2026

    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.
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    13 mins
  • Episode 16 — What Knowledge Still Belongs to Humans in an Age of AI?

    Episode 16 — What Knowledge Still Belongs to Humans in an Age of AI?
    Mar 3 2026

    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.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 15 — How Much Does College Really Cost?

    Episode 15 — How Much Does College Really Cost?
    Feb 4 2026

    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.
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    24 mins
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