Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI curiosity and caution, with creativity and criticism, with respect and responsibility. Thank you for this stimulating and insightful conversation, Professor Rodney. * * * Reid: Write an interview where [contemporary Amer- ican scholar of Soviet culture] Ann Komaromi and [20th-century. Canadian media theorist] Marshall McLu- han discuss media for public truth telling. Within the length of the interview, have them compare the talking statues of early modern Rome, samizdat, and encrypted group chats. GPT-4: Possible interview: Ann Komaromi: Hello, and welcome to Media Matters, a program where we explore the history, theory, and prac- tice of media for public truth telling. I’m Ann Komaromi, a scholar of Soviet and post-Soviet culture and media, and today I’m honored to have as my guest Marshall McLuhan, the renowned media theorist and critic, who is best known for his concepts of the global village, the medium is the message, and the tetrad of media effects. Thank you for joining us, Professor McLuhan. Marshall McLuhan: Thank you, Dr. Komaromi. It’s a plea- sure to be here. Ann Komaromi: In your work, you have analyzed how different media shape human perception, communi- cation, and culture, and how they affect the balance of power and authority in society. You have also explored how media can be used as tools of resistance, dissent, and subversion, especially in situations of censorship, oppression, and propaganda. I’m interested in how you would compare three historical examples of media for public truth telling that emerged in different contexts and times: the talking statues of early modern Rome, 176