Exponentially with Azeem Azhar
The Dawn of a New Age?
Sep 21, 2023
Historian Niall Ferguson and Azeem Azhar explore the interconnected changes happening in the world, including technological advancements, the climate crisis, and pandemics. They discuss the potential of AI to amplify human work, the role of technological innovation in great power competition, and the risks of a Cold War II between China and America. They also touch on the shift towards exponential technologies and new power brokers beyond nation-states.
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- The internet and artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to bring about a paradigm shift, similar to past technological revolutions.
- Technological advancements, such as AI and the internet, come with both promises and risks, including concerns about ethics, employment, and misuse of the technology.
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Paradigm Shifts in History Driven by Technology
Throughout history, major turning points have been driven by technological advancements. For example, the invention of agriculture led to the birth of civilization, the printing press transformed European societies, and the Industrial Revolution reshaped global power. Today, we are witnessing another potential paradigm shift with the rise of technologies like the internet and artificial intelligence (AI). These transformative technologies have the potential to significantly impact our lives and economies.
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