David Gelernter on American culture, computer science, and art

The Yale computer scientist on the dumbing down of America, the internet, and art. Click "Show more" to view all chapters. For more conversations, visit http://www.conversationswithbillkrist... Chapter 1 (00:15 - 19:25): America-Lite Chapter 2 (19:25 - 35:01): Computers and the Internet Chapter 3 (35:01 - 42:48): Technology and Education Chapter 4 (42:48 - 58:16): Art and the Art World Today Yale University professor David Gelernter is a pioneering computer scientist, cultural critic, and artist. In this conversation, Gelernter details the decline in America’s cultural literacy over the last few generations—a phenomenon Gelernter terms “America-lite.” Gelernter also discusses computer science, the future of the Internet, and the promise and peril of new technologies. Finally, Kristol and Gelernter consider art and the art world today.