The Jim Rutt Show
EP 284 Jordan Hall on AI, the Commons, and the Church
Feb 13, 2025
Jordan Hall, Co-founder of the Neurohacker Collective, dives into the intricate ties between humanity and AI. He explores how community values can shape ethical technology use and critiques the separation of state and market roles in AI governance. Hall discusses the historical evolution of the commons, the rise of neo-feudalism, and the existential risks posed by AI concentration. He advocates for personal AIs that reflect individual values and emphasizes the need for cohesive societal values to foster genuine connections in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
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Quick takeaways
- Rethinking AI governance necessitates recognizing the commons as a crucial organizing principle beyond traditional market and state control models.
- Alignment of AI with humanity is inherently complicated due to the collective lack of a coherent guiding moral compass, necessitating a focus on individual values.
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The Role of Commons in AI Governance
There is a critical need to rethink the structures governing humanity's relationship with advanced AI, moving beyond the false dichotomy of market-driven versus state-driven models. A third fundamental mode called the commons should be considered as the appropriate location for establishing governance over AI. This concept of the commons has deep historical roots, signifying shared resources and collective management, which can help frame appropriate relationships not just with AI, but also among humans themselves. By recognizing the importance of the commons, society can begin to structure a more holistic and communal approach to the challenges posed by AI.
