

What the Industrial Revolution Teaches Us About the AI Revolution
25 snips Sep 21, 2023
Simon Johnson, MIT economist and co-author of 'Power and Progress', discusses creating conditions for technological change to benefit many people. Explores impact of Industrial Revolution, compares it to AI revolution, and addresses challenges faced by tech founders. Examines link between technological progress and broadly shared prosperity, and discusses issues of inequality and automation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Impact of the Industrial Revolution
02:37 • 14min
Comparing the Industrial Revolution to the AI Revolution
16:29 • 3min
Challenges and Solutions for Small Business Owners
19:37 • 2min
The Link Between Technological Progress and Broadly Shared Prosperity
21:26 • 2min
Inequality, Automation, and the Future
23:50 • 12min
The Potential Harm of the AI Revolution and Skincare Regimen
35:21 • 8min