Radical with Amol Rajan Radical Essay: How Is Technology Changing Our Lives? (A 2025 Review)
Dec 23, 2025
Amol Rajan dives into the profound impact of technology on humanity, questioning if AI is a force for good or a threat to our social fabric. Discussions reveal AI's autonomy and its potential to replace critical thinking. The dangers of AI-facilitated misogyny and the urgent need for updated sex education highlight the complexities of growing up in a digital world. As smartphones change cultural consumption, experts warn of job losses and the risks linked to concentrated power in synthetic intelligence. Amol offers a glimmer of hope, urging humanity to choose wisely.
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AI As Competing Non‑Human Minds
- AI now makes its own decisions and competes with humans for agency in our shared future.
- If mishandled, we could shift from human control to being controlled by algorithms.
AI Fueling A New Front In Sexism
- Laura Bates described how AI enables non-consensual sexual content and normalises misogyny online.
- She warned that tools making pornographic manipulation universally accessible increase a sense of ownership over women's bodies.
Talk Openly About Porn And Sexuality
- Teach boys and young men to engage with porn healthily through open, non-shaming conversation.
- Create cultural spaces to discuss sexual maturity instead of leaving it secretive.