Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI whether, and if so, how, internet technologies structur- ally transformed the public sphere. GPT-4: Possible interview: Interviewer: Welcome to our program, where we have the privilege of hosting two eminent scholars of democ- racy, communication, and social justice: Iris Marion Young and Jurgen Habermas. Thank you both for joining us. Young: Thank you for having us. Habermas: It’s a pleasure to be here. Interviewer: You have both contributed to the debate on the concept and the role of the public sphere in modern societies, especially in relation to the challenges and opportunities posed by new media and internet technol- ogies. How would you define the public sphere, and why is it important for democracy? Young: Well, I would define the public sphere as a space of communicative interaction where citizens can express their opinions, exchange information, deliberate on common issues, and influence public opinion and deci- sion-making. It is important for democracy because it enables the participation and representation of diverse perspectives and interests, the formation of a critical public opinion, and the accountability and responsive- ness of public authorities. Habermas: I agree with this definition, but I would add that the public sphere is not only a space, but also a normative ideal that presupposes certain conditions for rational and inclusive communication. These conditions include the autonomy and equality of participants, the openness and accessibility of the public sphere, the validity and sincerity of arguments, and the reflexivity and coherence of discourse. The public sphere is import- 168