In this episode of Inside West Point: Ideas that Impact, Colonel Chris Mayer from the Department of Law and Philosophy at West Point discusses the importance of balancing technical competence with human skills in the age of AI. Mayer shares his extensive military and academic background, highlighting his work in integrating future force capabilities and his role in educating cadets to become leaders of character. The conversation explores his recent article on thriving in an AI-dominated world, the value of critical thinking, and how the humanities play a crucial role in developing well-rounded leaders. Mayer also delves into the challenges and opportunities posed by emerging technologies and the importance of continual learning and adaptability for future officers. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:16 Colonel Chris Mayer's Background 01:46 Discussion on AI and Human Skills 03:30 The Role of Critical Thinking 05:09 Challenges and Future of AI in Leadership 07:21 Balancing Technology and Human Skills 19:41 Philosophy and Technology Intersection 22:28 Operational Army Experience 26:13 Veteran Insights on Counterinsurgency 27:11 The Role of AI in Multinational Trust Building 29:12 AI-Enabled Officers: Balancing Technology and Human Skills 30:03 West Point's Educational Model and Critical Thinking 33:29 Fostering Intellectual Maturity in Cadets 35:49 Extracurricular Activities and Lifelong Learning 38:25 Transforming Academic Structures at West Point 41:51 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Military Professionalism 46:00 The Value of Teaching and Lifelong Commitment to West Point 48:51 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts Loved this episode? Remember to rate, review, follow, and share this podcast with others. Learn more: • · Website: https://www.westpoint.edu/academics • · Interested in Teaching at West Point? Join us: https://bit.ly/TEACHWP • · Learn more about the Department of English and Philosophy: https://www.westpoint.edu/academics/departments/english-and-philosophy Connect with us: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Dean.USMA • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usmadean • X: https://www.twitter.com/deanusma • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dean.usma • Youtube: https://bit.ly/INSIDEWP-YOUTUBE Credits: • Guest: Colonel Chris Mayer: (https://www.westpoint.edu/english-and-philosophy/profile/christopher_mayer) • Host: Brigadier General Shane Reeves: (http://linkedin.com/in/shane-reeves-7950a31b3) • Recording: West Point Public Affairs-Visual Information • Production: Growth Network Podcasts: (a href="https://growthnetworkpodcasts.com" rel="noopener...