Tech Won't Save Us The UK’s Misguided Embrace of AI Hype w/ James Meadway
Mar 6, 2025
In this engaging discussion, James Meadway, an economist and host of "Macrodose", critiques the UK's Labour Party's infatuation with AI as a path to economic growth. He highlights the dangers of US tech dominance and the potential consequences of neglecting local welfare. Meadway also dissects the unsustainable nature of current economic practices and challenges the illusion of productivity in American tech firms. He advocates for a rethinking of Europe's tech strategies towards collaboration and open-source initiatives for a more equitable future.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The UK Government's AI Fixation: A Desperate Quest for Economic Growth
02:34 • 3min
UK Economic Narratives and AI Growth Challenges
05:15 • 20min
Shifting Alliances: North America and Europe in Transition
25:45 • 12min
The Illusion of Productivity in American Tech
38:06 • 4min
Rethinking Europe's Technology Strategy for a Collaborative Future
42:14 • 3min