Jaron Lanier is a pioneering computer scientist in the field of virtual reality, widely recognized for his early contributions to immersive digital environments. As a subsequent critic of the very world he helped to create, he has been vocal about the social and ethical implications of modern technology on human experience and expression, including its consequences for the future of art, writing, and creativity.

Lanier's books include the national bestseller You Are Not a Gadget: A Manifesto (2010) and Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now (2018). He is a prominent voice in the 2020 documentary The Social Dilemma, which examines the deleterious effects of social media on users' behavior, emotions, and mental health.

In a moderated conversation with Ramona Naddaff (Rhetoric) and Art of Writing undergraduate students, Lanier reflects on the repercussions of A.I. on writing, including on the development of voice, originality, and critical thinking skills.