Foresight Institute Radio Existential Hope Podcast: Glen Weyl | Can we use AI to build a fairer society?
May 23, 2025
Glen Weyl, a political economist at Microsoft Research and founder of RadicalxChange, discusses the transformative potential of AI in a democratic context. He emphasizes how AI can enhance governance by promoting participatory and decentralized systems. Weyl shares insights on redesigning institutions through an interdisciplinary approach, exploring the integration of AI and crypto. He advocates for viewing AI as collective intelligence that fosters collaboration, arguing for a pluralistic governance model to ensure equitable benefits for all.
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AI as Social Neural Networks
- AI systems are best viewed as extensions of human social neural networks, not independent intelligences.
- Strengthening the connection between humans and AI amplifies overall system intelligence and effectiveness.
Make AI Collaborative and Transparent
- Design AI systems that give humans economic rewards and a voice based on their contributions.
- Build interfaces to raise user awareness and enable meaningful participation in shaping AI.
Pro-Social Media Example
- Weyl describes "Pro-Social Media," labeling content by social groups that consensually shape it.
- This approach increases transparency and enhances users' social self-awareness on platforms.
