"The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do is Nothing"

Firewall with Bradley Tusk · Aug 6, 2026 · 35m

What can be done to preserve the value of learning in the age of AI? Bradley sits down with Adam Chilton, the dean of University of Chicago Law School, to discuss his vision for fortifying legal education. Chilton argues that critical thinking and judgment, the muscles built by Socratic teaching, are the skills AI can't easily replace. But at the same time, students need training in applying AI in the workplace. "We cannot put the toothpaste back in the tube," says Chilton, "nor can you prohibit your students from having access to them."

This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard…