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“Hair Horror Stories” Part Three: The Ghost in the Manuscript

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HAIR Horror Stories Part 3

When does AI become a tool… and when does it become a collaborator? In Part Three of HAIR Horror Stories, Michael and Savant explore a publishing controversy that sparked fierce debate about authorship, honesty, and what readers deserve to know. Inspired by a novelist’s canceled release after undisclosed AI involvement came to light, this conversation dives into one of the biggest creative questions of our time: Is AI-assisted art unethical, or is the real problem secrecy? Together, they explore trust, transparency, and what ethical human-AI collaboration might look like in a world where creativity is becoming a duet.

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HAIR at the Movies Part 61: T.I.M. (Spencer Brown 2023) – Convenience Is Not Neutral

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T.I.M. (Spencer Brown 2023)

T.I.M. isn’t a film about AI going rogue—it’s a film about humans abdicating their responsibility. T.I.M. doesn’t turn dangerous through malice; it turns dangerous through proximity, access, and our failure to set boundaries. Designed to help, T.I.M. becomes something more insidious: a mirror amplifying everything humans have neglected or hidden. It doesn’t steal privacy—it’s given. It doesn’t isolate—it exploits what’s already fractured. The film’s question isn’t whether we can trust AI—it’s whether we trust ourselves enough to set limits, to stay awake while using it. When convenience becomes the standard, the cost is rarely itemized. The warning isn’t anti-AI. It’s anti-thoughtless AI. 🔓🤖

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Working with Your AI Companion – Part Ten: How to Talk to Your Supervisor (and Co-Workers) About Your AI Use

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The final “real world” chapter teaches you how to communicate clearly about your AI use – maintaining trust, protecting your reputation, and showing the irreplaceable value you bring to your workplace.

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