281. The Smoking Gun of Techno-Capitalism (ft. Meredith Whittaker)
This Machine Kills
The Constricting Factors of Getting Value from Compute
This chapter explores the challenges of getting value out of compute and the sustainability of the tech bubble. The speakers discuss the impact of AI hype on labor, social control, and venture funding, as well as the negative image created by the ongoing strike. They also delve into the power dynamics and lack of accountability within institutions controlling resources.
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