
Simon Cullen
Faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, creator of the 'Dangerous Ideas' course focusing on constructive disagreement.
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May 20, 2025 • 1h 6min
Can This AI Tool Save Campus Dialogue? With Simon Cullen | Ep 36
In this thought-provoking discussion, Simon Cullen, Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University, delves into his pioneering work with the AI platform 'Sway.' This innovative tool promotes constructive disagreement among students on controversial topics by pairing them with opposing views. Cullen shares fascinating insights from empirical research showing how Sway enhances students’ openness and analytical reasoning. He emphasizes the importance of embracing dialogue on divisive issues and cultivating a culture of intellectual humility in academia.

Mar 6, 2025 • 50min
Equip Students to Dialog Across Differences Using an AI Guide
Simon Cullen, a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University known for his 'Dangerous Ideas' course, and Nicholas DiBella, a postdoctoral fellow focusing on reasoning and uncertainty, discuss how to empower students to engage in constructive dialogue across differences. They introduce their neutral AI tool, Sway, aimed at fostering respectful discussions around polarizing topics. Cullen emphasizes confronting strong opposing arguments while DiBella highlights the importance of reflection in tough conversations, all aimed at enriching the educational experience.