The Last Archive 70 Years of Brown v. Board of Education
May 17, 2024
Jill Lepore and Ben Naddaff-Hafrey discuss the AI-powered recreation of Brown v. Board cases. Kenneth W. Mack shares insights on the case's enduring significance. Topics include historical voices, technological innovations in healthcare, societal reactions to the Supreme Court's decision, and the potential use of AI in interpreting historical texts.
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Scopes Trial Reenactment
- The Last Archive's second season premiere featured a reenactment of the Scopes Trial.
- Although broadcast nationwide, no recordings exist, much like the Brown v. Board case.
Inherit the Wind's Fable
- Inherit the Wind, a film about the Scopes Trial, serves as a moral fable rather than a historically accurate depiction.
- This mirrors constitutional law's dilemma of original intent versus present-day adaptation.
Marshall's Voice
- Jill Lepore consulted former Marshall clerks about the AI-generated voice of Thurgood Marshall.
- Opinions varied, with some finding it accurate and others a blend of Marshall's known speaking styles.