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E227: Laura Freberg: Embracing change, big problems, and the intersection of psychology and AI

E227: Laura Freberg: Embracing change, big problems, and the intersection of psychology and AI

Update: 2025-06-17
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In this episode Garth interviews Laura Freberg from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA. Laura discusses her approach to teaching psychology through big ideas and real-world problems, recounting her journey from a major in political science to becoming a professor of psychology. Laura shares her innovative methods for integrating AI into the classroom, highlighting the importance of humanizing technology in education. Additionally, she shares memorable stories, including an unnerving experience with a dubious transportation service and a fascinating encounter with an AI guardrails engineer. This episode offers a blend of practical teaching advice, personal anecdotes, and forward-thinking perspectives on the role of AI in education.

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E227: Laura Freberg: Embracing change, big problems, and the intersection of psychology and AI

E227: Laura Freberg: Embracing change, big problems, and the intersection of psychology and AI

Garth Neufeld, Eric Landrum