Kirsten Hall Herlin, an Assistant Professor at UATX and a distinguished scholar of literature, shares her insights on the transformative power of literature. She examines the intersection of AI and critical social justice, debating whether AI could ever win a Pulitzer Prize. Kirsten emphasizes the unique human consciousness behind writing and how literature can unite us amid societal divides. Personal experiences and the literary legacies of figures like Jane Austen add depth to this engaging conversation about authenticity and the emotional journey of writing.