A confirmation of the enduring value of liberal arts education in the age of ai
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Yotam, Kris. (Apr 2025). In Defense of Liberal Arts Education. krisyotam.com. https://krisyotam.com/progymnasmata/confirmation/in-defense-of-liberal-arts-education
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