The Institute
Buck Stone Institute for Communication and Culture is an independent research and creative inquiry center dedicated to understanding how emerging technologies are reshaping human communication.
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We study the evolving dynamics of voice, authenticity, trust, and cultural connection across digital and physical spaces.
Our work brings together communication research, cross-cultural analysis, and design-forward creative practice to explore one central question: How can humans communicate more truthfully and meaningfully as technology becomes more capable of speaking for us?
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Our research spans:
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AI-mediated communication
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authenticity and digital presence
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cross-cultural norms in human–AI interaction
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the future of interpersonal trust
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narrative craft in technologically saturated environments
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We share our work through writing, workshops, prototypes, and public scholarship.
The Institute exists to help individuals, educators, and organizations navigate communication in an era where human voice is both amplified and complicated by intelligent tools.