#1612 New Tech and the New Luddite Movement; Inequitable Distribution of Benefits from New Technology Always Sparks Demands from Labor and AI is Rekindling the Old Arguments
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Exploring the Intersection of Free Speech, Tech Profit, and AI Impact on Society
Exploring the evolution of the internet as a libertarian space for free speech and its drawbacks, along with the economic impact of tech companies profiting from conflict. Delving into AI's effects on employment, wealth distribution, and societal welfare, cautioning against blindly aligning with big tech and capitalist ideals.
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