Perspective.

https://jcss.ut.ac.ir/article_101594.html

Once Upon a Time and Research

Background: The nature of scholarly research has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, transitioning from traditional, library-based inquiry to digitally mediated and increasingly AI-assisted methodologies. This article reflects on that evolution through an autoethnographic lens, drawing upon the author’s personal academic trajectory and long-standing engagement with satire.

Aims: This article explores the evolving landscape of research, communication, and authorship in the digital age, with a particular focus on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence.

Methodology: The study employs a reflective, autoethnographic methodology combined with AI-assisted literature synthesis. Drawing on personal academic experiences and outputs from ChatGPT and Claude, the author critically examines artificial intelligence’s role in communication research and satire. This qualitative approach blends narrative inquiry with theoretical analysis to explore the epistemological and ethical implications of AI in scholarly authorship.

Discussion: Reflecting on a shift from traditional library-based scholarship to AI-assisted inquiry, the author critically examines how tools like ChatGPT and Claude reshape academic and journalistic practices. The manuscript considers the integration of AI across domains such as human communication, media, sentiment analysis, and translation, while addressing ethical concerns including privacy, authorship, and misinformation. Through both anecdotal reflection and synthesized research, the text interrogates the promises and pitfalls of AI in content generation, especially in the context of satire—a long-standing interest of the author.

Conclusion: Drawing on personal experience and historical theories of satire from figures like Northrop Frye, Juvenal, and Linda Hutcheon, the article positions AI not just as a technological tool but as a cultural force influencing narrative forms and critical thought. While acknowledging AI's generative capabilities, the author emphasizes the enduring need for human discernment, intellectual ownership, and critical interpretation in both academic and creative contexts.

Perspective.

https://academic.oup.com/jiplp/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jiplp/jpaf024/8115922

The contingencies of copyright and some big questions of our time

At the heart of the copyright debate in the age of generative artificial intelligence (AI) lies a nagging question: will authorship remain the preserve of human creativity, or are we witnessing the emergence of a new, hybrid model of intellectual production that blurs the lines between human creativity and machine?

My intention is by no means to offer a definitive answer but rather to unpack the complexity of this question. By examining past and recent legal cases through a philosophical lens, I explore some of the key conceptual transformations that copyright has undergone in the late modern era, shifting from an anthropocentric logic to new environmental dynamics of networked technology.

Whether or not we are prepared to sacrifice our Promethean spark of creation—one of the key features that define us as human beings—the implications go far beyond copyright itself; they speak to the very core of what it means to write, read, create, and ultimately, to be human.

As a life-long fan of SciFi I can only agree!

https://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/AJSEE/article/view/82480

The Role of Science Fiction in Enhancing Critical Thinking and Ethical Imagination in Education

Science fiction is a powerful literary genre that fosters critical thinking, ethical reflection, and imaginative inquiry among students. This paper explores how science fiction encourages learners to question modern realities, envision future possibilities, and engage with complex technological and societal issues. Drawing on examples from authors such as Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Ursula K. Le Guin, the study highlights how science fiction facilitates discussions on artificial intelligence, censorship, social structures, and human identity. The genre enables students to assess hypothetical scenarios, consider moral implications, and cultivate empathy by engaging with diverse perspectives and futuristic dilemmas. Science fiction is not merely entertainment; it is a vital educational tool that prepares students to think critically and creatively in a rapidly evolving world.