In this episode of The Professor is Live! with Mark Salisbury and producer Rikko Smart explore a question many professionals are quietly asking: if AI can research, write, and analyze faster than we can, what exactly is left for humans to do? Using the familiar framework of Bloom’s Taxonomy, Mark introduces a helpful metaphor—AI as the world’s smartest intern. While AI excels at remembering information, explaining concepts, and applying procedures, the higher levels of thinking—evaluation, creation, and metacognitive judgment—still belong to humans.

Two Mark Salisburys. One confusing tuition system.
In this episode, Mark Salisbury talks with another Mark Salisbury about why college pricing feels opaque, how “discounts” really work, and what families should focus on when deciding what a degree is worth. A clear, practical conversation about transparency, value, and making smarter choices in higher education.

Join The Professor is Live! as Mark Salisbury sits down with Pastor Dan Doerrer to explore why deep listening may be the missing skill in today’s divided world. Drawing from a recent Psychology Today article and Dan’s real-life experience navigating a tense community moment, we’ll look at how listening with empathy, managing our biases, and staying engaged—even in disagreement—can transform conversations and relationships. Expect practical insights, honest reflection, and a touch of humor from Mark and producer Rikko as we dive into how this lost art can help bring people back together.