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Nov 30, 2023

The podcast explores the entanglement of AI in society and the loss of control, the relationship between technology and human development, human downgrading and responsible data practices, changing incentives in the AI tech space, and the importance of deep thinking in keeping up with progress.

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AI is becoming deeply ingrained in work processes and economies, highlighting the need for urgent action to address the challenges of untangling AI from daily work without impacting productivity and quality.

To preserve individual thinking and creativity, coordination solutions involving collective action are crucial as AI becomes integrated into various domains, such as education, to prevent excessive reliance on AI for ideation and creativity.

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The entanglement of AI in work processes and the difficulty of disentangling

AI, particularly in software development, has become deeply entangled in work processes, productivity, and businesses. The use of AI, such as chat TBT, has accelerated programming teams, giving them a competitive advantage. This entanglement poses a challenge as it becomes increasingly difficult to untangle AI from daily work without impacting productivity and quality. The feeling of being unable to disentangle indicates that AI is rapidly becoming ingrained in societies and economies, highlighting the need for urgent action to address these issues.

The Importance of Incentives in Nonviolent Communication

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The effects of technology on muscle development

01:33

The symbiotic relationship between legislative and judicial solutions on AI

00:54

Introduction

3min

The Entanglement of AI in Society and the Loss of Control

3min

The Relationship Between Technology and Human Development

2min

Human Downgrading and Responsible Data Practices

4min

Changing Incentives in the AI Tech Space

10min

Keeping Up with Progress and the Importance of Deep Thinking

14min

You asked, we answered. This has been a big year in the world of tech, with the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence, acceleration of neurotechnology, and continued ethical missteps of social media. Looking back on 2023, there are still so many questions on our minds, and we know you have a lot of questions too. So we created this episode to respond to listener questions and to reflect on what lies ahead.

Correction: Tristan mentions that 41 Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against Meta for allegedly fostering addiction among children and teens through their products. However, the actual number is 42 Attorneys General who are taking legal action against Meta.

Correction: Tristan refers to Casey Mock as the Center for Humane Technology’s Chief Policy and Public Affairs Manager. His title is Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer.

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