The speakers discuss the concept of AI and its impact on society, exploring the limitations of labeling things as good or bad. They also delve into the incentives of social media and its effects on addiction, polarization, truth, democracy, and the power of attention.
Trevor is joined by Tristan Harris, a tech ethicist and entrepreneur who is probably best known as "the guy from 'The Social Dilemma' documentary” and who has dedicated himself and his company to aligning technology with humanity’s best interests. Tristan debunks the myth of his Burning Man epiphany and unpacks both the promises and the perils that lie ahead with AI.
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