
(Classic Episode) Jon Askonas: Politics is Downstream of Technology
From the New World
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The Paradox of Human Value in the Age of Technology
This chapter delves into the changing perception of human value and its implications on human rights and governance in the face of technological advancements. It explores the contradictions between the belief in democracy as a cognitive process and the reality of the situation, as well as the challenges posed by AI and algorithms. The speakers also touch upon the fears surrounding AGI and the limitations of rationalism in understanding the world.
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