La conversazione artificiale. Per una Post-media Education

In "La conversazione artificiale", Pier Cesare Rivoltella explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on human communication and social interaction. The essay addresses how AI-driven conversational agents, such as chatbots and virtual assistants, challenge traditional notions of dialogue, altering the dynamics of human interaction and communication practices. Rivoltella critically examines the ethical, educational, and social implications of artificial conversations, questioning whether these interactions can truly be considered conversations in a philosophical and pedagogical sense. Drawing from a philosophical and pedagogical perspective, the author discusses how artificial conversations differ from human dialogue, highlighting issues of authenticity, empathy, and reciprocity. The essay also reflects on the potential of artificial conversation to both enhance and impoverish educational contexts, depending on how it is integrated and perceived within learning environments. By situating artificial conversation within the broader context of postmedia society, Rivoltella advocates for a critical and reflective approach to the use of AI in education, emphasizing the importance of developing digital literacy and critical thinking skills to navigate the complexities of human-AI interaction. The essay ultimately calls for a balanced understanding of artificial conversation as both a technological innovation and a potential disruptor of human connection.