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Tech Won't Save Us

The Human Side of the AI Underclass w/ Joanne McNeil

Nov 30, 2023
Joanne McNeil, author of "Wrong Way", discusses the human labor behind self-driving cars, the challenges of being a tech critic, and the need for tech critics that aren't insiders. They also touch on the fantasy of self-driving cars and the illusion of automation.
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  • Fair criticism involves engaging with and understanding someone's ideas, even if you disagree with them.
  • The novel 'Wrong Way' explores the human labor behind self-driving cars, touching on topics of transportation, labor, and technology.

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The importance of fair criticism and engaging with ideas

The podcast episode emphasizes the significance of fair criticism by stating that if someone's ideas are engaged with and one puts in the effort to understand and disagree with them, it is considered fair criticism. It highlights that many companies struggle with critics, as they crumble as soon as they are seen for what they truly are.

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