By grounding the technology in the real world, people put down their phones and sat together at tables, talking and listening to one another, freely riffing off of and building upon the work of other community members.

Does this sound exciting, like something we should build here in North Carolina? If so, let's talk about it, find a way to keep in touch, and make it happen!

Additional info:

• Dynamicland zine (16 pages)

• Dynamicland presentation (45 min)

• The communal science lab (24 pages)

• The Library (2-page fictional vignette)

• The Humane Representation of Thought (poster, 55 min presentation, contains some of the theoretical underpinnings of the Dynamicland project)

Topics that don't work would be more workshop/training in theme and need a presenter or expert to demonstrate a concept, set of steps, etc.

Over time, this could create a false meritocracy, where GPA reflects access to AI-enhancing tools more than individual growth, effort, or mastery—especially in courses that grade based on output rather than process.

What if students were invited to choose their approach at the start of each assignment—AI-Free, Guided AI, or Unrestricted AI—allowing instructors to assess learning and process fairly.

It’s a flexible strategy that promotes transparency, equity, and real-world digital literacy.