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Podcast: The Preamble
Episode: From the Printing Press to AI, Why Fascists Fear Teachers, and Answering Your Questions
Description: Five centuries ago, Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press shattered the barriers to knowledge. Today, AI is doing the same. Sharon takes you on a journey into history that is strikingly similar to where we are today. Plus, she’s joined by Randi Weingarten, author of Why Fascists Fear Teachers whom critics have called “the most dangerous person in the world.” Together, they explore why teachers remain democracy’s first line of defense against authoritarianism.
And Sharon answers your most pressing questions:
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