Exposing How AI Is Making the 'Dark Future' a Reality | Glenn Beck | POLITICS | Rubin Report
Aug 13, 2023
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Glenn Beck and Dave Rubin discuss the normalcy bias, rise of AI and automation, dangers of powerful entities like the WEF, China's social credit system, approaching AI-created unemployment crisis, crisis of meaning among younger generations, and the potential for a great awakening.
The upcoming fourth industrial revolution will rapidly change the world, bringing significant technological advancements and job displacement within the next 10 years.
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses risks, including the development of uncontrolled artificial superintelligence (ASI), necessitating caution, ethical considerations, and an awareness of the potential dangers.
Deep dives
The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Technological Displacement
The podcast discusses the upcoming fourth industrial revolution, which is expected to bring about significant technological advancements and displacement of jobs. The guest emphasizes that this revolution will occur within the next 10 years, rapidly changing the world in a way that is beyond our current understanding. However, the speaker highlights the importance of governments being truthful about the potential impact and preparing society for the changes ahead.
The Dangers of AI and Superintelligence
The podcast explores the dangers associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential development of artificial superintelligence (ASI). The speaker highlights the risks of uncontrolled AI development, cautioning against blindly trusting machines and AI algorithms. The discussion delves into the potential risks of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and ASI, emphasizing the need for caution and ethical considerations in their development.
The Threat of Digital Surveillance and Social Credit Systems
The podcast delves into the topic of digital surveillance and the increasing use of social credit systems. It highlights the potential consequences of living in a society where personal behavior and opinions are constantly monitored and scored, determining access to various privileges. The speaker raises concerns about the potential manipulation of these systems and how they could lead to a lack of freedom and atomization of society, limiting individuals' ability to freely express themselves or interact with others.
The Importance of Awakening and Hunger for Reality
The podcast emphasizes the need for individuals to awaken to the current societal challenges and strive for meaning and reality in their lives. It suggests that a great awakening or a renewed quest for meaningful experiences might be necessary for individuals to counteract the negative impacts of technological advancements and maintain their humanity in an ever-changing world. The speaker encourages people to hunger for truth and reality, rather than relying solely on virtual experiences and technology.
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Blaze Media co-founder Glenn Beck about the normalcy bias — learning from history to avoid repeating mistakes; the rise of AI, automation, and the potential for a dark future; the rapid changes in the fourth industrial revolution, massive displacement and a growing "useless class”; the dangers of powerful entities like the WEF; the potential misuse of technology reminiscent of Nazi atrocities; China's social credit system and its influence on Western societies; how social credit scores could restrict interactions between people; the approaching AI-created unemployment crisis; the crisis of meaning among younger generations; the potential for a great awakening; and much more.