Is Understanding AI the New Literacy?

In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler (@Dr.Starkid) and Justin Shaifer (@Mr.Fascinate) dive deep into artificial intelligence — how it’s reshaping our lives, our work, and our sense of reality.

They unpack the hype, the real risks, the misinformation, and the actual mechanics of how AI tools work today. From expert disagreements to science fiction tropes to solar physics detours (yes, really), this is one of the most wide-ranging and thought-provoking episodes yet.

Whether you’re curious about ChatGPT, autonomous systems, or just trying to understand what’s real and what’s not — this conversation delivers clarity without the panic.