Tech Won't Save Us Data Vampires: Fighting for Control (Episode 4)
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Oct 28, 2024 Join Emil P. Torres, a postdoctoral candidate, Julia Black, a features reporter, Dan McQuillan, a lecturer, and Ali Alkhatib, former head of a data ethics center, as they dive into the chilling nexus of tech and extreme right-wing politics. They discuss the dangers of tech billionaires' visions for a future where humans merge with machines. Ethical implications of living in a simulation are unpacked, alongside calls for reclaiming digital sovereignty against expanding data centers. A thought-provoking conversation on technology's societal impact awaits!
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Simulation Hypothesis
- The simulation hypothesis, popularized by Nick Bostrom, suggests we might live in a simulation.
- This idea has gained traction, especially among tech billionaires like Elon Musk.
Musk's Simulation Argument
- Elon Musk believes we likely live in a simulation due to the rapid advancement of video game graphics.
- He argues that if games become indistinguishable from reality, the odds of us being in base reality are slim.
Billionaires' Detachment
- The belief in simulation theory is linked to both science fiction and the billionaires' detachment from reality.
- Their improbable success and wealth further contribute to this perspective.
