Niteshift

Mon, Jun 2, 2025 22:00 PM

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Hosts: Mike Sargent, Dr. Kelly Wright, Leighann Lord

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Exploring Language and Identity -
Comedy and Language Adaptation -
Building Bridges of Understanding -
Comedy and the Entertainment Industry -
Pandemic Reflections and Personal Growth -
Verticalization and Infinite Realities -
AI, Fake News, and the Epistemic Apocalypse -
The Future of Knowledge and Reality -
Predictive Crime and Ethical Concerns -

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NITESHIFT
The Epistemic Apocalypse:

AI, Verticalization, and the Future of Language

In this episode of Niteshift, host Mike Sargent discusses the concept of verticalization and its impacts on language and society with Dr. Kelly Wright and comedian Leighann Lord. They delve into how AI and fake news contribute to the increasing challenge of distinguishing fact from fiction, coined as the 'epistemic apocalypse.' They explore real-world examples such as fake interviews, AI-generated mugshots, and predictive crime technologies. The conversation highlights the importance of media literacy and the evolving landscape of human communication in the age of AI.

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