Ep 181: "Why Writing Still Matters in an AI World" with Leta McCollough Seletzky

What happens to our ability to tell stories, when machines can write everything for us? In this compelling conversation that explores a fundamental piece of our humanity. Rob sits down with author, professor, and former federal government attorney, Leta McCollough Seletzky, whose writing has been featured in the New York Times, Oprah Magazine, The Washington Post and elsewhere, to explore the future and importance of writing in this age of AI. Leta explains why our ability to write and read, as humans is critical to our existence and our ability to thrive as a species, and how writing connects us, as well as what it takes to inspire the next generation of voices. Leta also opens up about her powerful memoir The Kneeling Man, revealing a deeply personal story tied to a defining moment in American history and her own upbringing. This episode is a reminder of the enduring power of words—even in a world that's rapidly changing.Feel free to follow and engage with LETA here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leta-seletzky-b5a68b5/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la_seletzkyX: https://x.com/laseletzky?lang=enWebsite: https://www.letaseletzky.com/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Writing in Society05:52 AI's Role in Writing and Communication11:56 The Value of Writing Skills in a Digital Age17:51 Teaching Writing: Methods and Approaches23:59 Inspiring the Next Generation of Writers29:42 Diversity in Storytelling and Its Societal Impact35:56 The Kneeling Man: A Personal Story47:46 Navigating Public Discourse and Online Communication53:31 The Power of Writing in Today's World59:38 Career Evolution: From Law to Writing

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