The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury

AI can paint. AI can compose music. AI can even create sculptures. So...what's left for human creativity? Join host Mark Salisbury and producer Rikko Smart as they explore a remarkable story from the art world with artist Dean Trisko—and ask the question that matters far beyond art: What does leadership in the world of art look like when AI changes what's possible?

In this episode, we're talking about a story by the Associated Press about a Cornell University instructor of the German language. Apparently, she got frustrated with students were using generative AI and online trans translation platforms to churn out grammatically perfect assignments.  Her comment was, “What is the point of me reading assignments if they are already correct and you didn&apo...

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 fu...

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 f...

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 w...

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 infor...

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 conver...

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...

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 crea...

In this episode of The Professor is Live!, Mark Salisbury talks with Hilary Davidson Green, co-author of The Paradox of Generosity. Based on a major study from the University of Notre Dame, she explains how generosity isn’t just virtuous—it’s proven to boost happiness, health, and purpose. She and Mark explore how practicing generosity can shift us from scarcity to abundance and help us live more...

Are you running on fumes and calling it productivity? In this episode of The Professor is Live!, Mark Salisbury and producer Rikko tackle one of the simplest ways to boost brainpower, optimism, and overall health — getting enough sleep. Neuroscientist Dr. Roxanne Prichard joins the conversation to reveal what your brain is really doing while you snooze, why modern life is sabotaging our rest, and...

In this episode, Mark and producer Rikko are joined by Dr. Joel Schuessler, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Concordia University St. Paul (CSP), to tackle the big career question shaking up tech: can you still make a living coding when AI now writes roughly 25% of U.S. code at companies like Microsoft and Alphabet? A new Pew Research Center survey shows nearly half of Americans think so...

Join Mark Salisbury and producer Rikko for a lively dive into what happens when our virtual and physical worlds overlap. From the familiar realms of virtual and augmented reality to the emerging frontier of contextual reality—dynamic, adaptive information that changes with who you are and where you are—this episode explores how technology is reshaping daily life, work, and even future jobs. Guest...

In this episode of The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury, psychologist Foster Cole shares how small, everyday acts of kindness—like offering a compliment, lending a hand, or volunteering a few hours—can make us more altruistic. He calls it Everyday Altruism: a mindset that boosts well-being, builds connections, and helps us make our world better one simple act at a time.

Where are we on the curve of AI adoption? In this episode, Mark and producer Rikko dive into Everett Rogers’ classic Diffusion of Innovations theory—exploring how AI is spreading from innovators and early adopters into the mainstream. Special guest Dr. Bob Grassberger joins to explain the Technology Adoption Lifecycle and what it tells us about AI’s explosive growth. From the “cool kids” testing t...

In this episode, we take on a big question: Is belief in God at odds with belief in science? Or, to put it another way—can you believe in the creator of the cosmos and the Big Bang?

In this episode, we dive into the story of the Luddites. Most people think they were just anti-technology rebels smashing machines because they feared progress. But, as we’ll discover, the truth is a lot more complicated—and way more relevant to our own lives than you might think.

This episode is about how advancements in technology are empowering individuals with significant disabilities to engage more fully with their surroundings. These innovations are not only breaking down barriers but are also opening a world of new possibilities, one that recognizes and celebrates people’s abilities rather than focusing on their disabilities. 

Don’t miss this episode of The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury. This episode is on Driverless Vehicles!

Don’t miss the first episode of The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury. This inaugural episode is on Robot Cowboys – that’s right, Robot Cowboys!