Even classic works occasionally require an update. Today, it’s Aesop’s turn. Once upon a time there was a professional football player named Anthony Darrell McFarland. His teammates called him “Booger.” He was a star defense tackle at LSU and played on two Super Bowl championship teams in the NFL. He is now an analyst on … Read more
Every year, about this time, we are treated to images of three wise men on camels following a star to Bethlehem. This year is no different. However, this December there is a different triad of not so wise men, and the only star they are pursuing is their own. Instead of Magi, I prefer to … Read more
ALICIA FLORRICK: Mr. Dudewitz, are we in danger of A.I.? ANTHONY DUDEWITZ: I think its getting smarter every day. Learning our boundaries and its boundaries. It’s evolving. I think there will be an adjustment period after it takes over. But eventually… FLORRICK: Wait, I’m sorry to interrupt. What do you mean by “takes over?” DUDEWITZ: … Read more
Eleven years before Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the case in which the Supreme Court sanctioned same-sex marriage, my students at Miami University reached the exact conclusions it took the U.S. Senate another seven years after Obergfell to adopt. In 2004, I taught a summer session of my “Imagination and Entrepreneurship” course which included the following … Read more
With great power comes great responsibility. Ben Parker (Cliff Robertson), Spider-man 2002 Last Thursday, my alma mater the University of Virginia hosted its second annual Oratory Competition. Conducted underneath the dome of Mr. Jefferson’s historic Rotunda, 10 finalists addressed the question, “Is free speech important at a public university in our democracy – and why?” … Read more