Writing as Thinking: Victoria Livingstone on AI and Critical Thinking

<p>Victoria Livingstone spent almost twenty years teaching writing and literature. In the fall of 2024 she quit, largely because of ChatGPT, and wrote about it for Time. The article went viral: educators recognized themselves in it, and Victoria heard from readers who felt like someone had finally said the quiet part out loud.</p><p>This episode is about AI and critical thinking: what happens inside a person's head when a chatbot fills in the blank for them. Victoria explains why she sees writing as a way of thinking, not just a way of recording thoughts already formed, and why she calls AI use "insidious" even when it looks harmless. She and Kathryn talk about the line between using AI for a quick administrative task and outsourcing the parts of the work that require real thought. They also get into the "tells" of AI-generated writing, why boredom matters for creativity, and what Victoria watches for as her own daughter grows up around screens.</p><p>This one is for any business owner or nonprofit leader still figuring out where their own line is, not somebody else's.</p><p>Connect with Victoria Livingstone: victorialivingstone.substack.com</p><p><br /></p><p>A Good Pour: Summer of Good AI is a limited series helping small business owners and nonprofit leaders use AI with confidence and integrity. New episodes drop weekly through July 2026.</p><p><br /></p><p>==========</p><p><br /></p><p>Welcome to "A Good Pour: Conversations about Good Work in Business." I’m your host Kathryn Good, founder of Good Circle Marketing. This show will spotlight small business leaders, nonprofit trailblazers, and community pioneers who are making a difference by doing good work in business.</p><p>Good work means using your talents and position to care for others and make a difference. On "A Good Pour" we dive into the essence of strong leadership, service to others, and the transformative power of doing good. We will also emphasize the vital role of telling your business story and the importance of good marketing in today's ever-evolving landscape.</p><p>Besides a generous serving of wine, a good pour is an act of love and service to others. When we pour out help, generosity, and kindness in business, we impact the community and inspire those around us. This changes the world. "A Good Pour" is here to uplift, inspire, and empower. Whether you're a seasoned leader, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone seeking inspiration, these conversations will give you wisdom, motivation, and insight to embrace your own opportunities for good work in business and beyond. </p><p>Join Us.</p><p>======</p><p>⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️</p><p>🤔Thinking of leveling up your Marketing?</p><p>📝 Let us help you get on track!</p><p>📱Call or Text me: ‪(615) 807-0847‬</p><p>📨 Email: hello@goodcirclemarketing.com</p><p>⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️</p><p>======</p><p>▶Subscribe 👉https://youtube.com/@goodcirclemarketing</p><p>======</p><p><br /></p>