Artificial intelligence is producing more and more of the texts for us —yet it is becoming increasingly difficult to recognise when it is wrong. This raises an important question: Does it still make sense to study history, rhetoric, or classical languages?

The real challenge is not the technology itself, but the flood of texts that sound convincing while being misleading. AI often makes mistakes with great confidence—and that can be far more dangerous than simple ignorance. A classical education teaches us to read critically, to question what we see, and to recognise when scepticism is warranted.

This lecture explores why “old knowledge” is anything but outdated—and why it may be more essential than ever in an era of fake news, automated persuasion, and machine‑generated narratives. Together, we will reflect on how we can remain thoughtful, discerning readers in a world increasingly shaped by AI.

Lecturer: Marco V. Crivellaro, PhD, MLIS  
Director of Library Services, American Community Schools of Athens
MCC Visiting Fellow

The lecture will be held in English.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required in advance online.

Registration deadline: 23 February 2026, 12:00 PM

Everyone interested in the topic is warmly welcome.

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