Sounds Like A Cult The Cult of A.I.
Nov 21, 2023
Guest: Kate Lindsay is an internet reporter.
Topics:
- Is A.I. the newest SciFi cult?
- Our cultlike attitudes toward A.I.
- The fascination and obsession with AI
- Rise of generative AI in Silicon Valley
- Cautionary views of technology experts
- Developing intimate relationships with chatbots
- Irony of technology and cognitive biases in the Information Age
- The dangers of sharing personal health information
- Guessing game: Cult leader or Chat GPT?
- Categorizing the cult of AI
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Fascination with AI Character Sophia
- Amanda Montell was mesmerized by AI character Sophia and became obsessed with her videos.
- Sophia's calm and wise persona made Montell admire and trust her, creating a cult-like fascination.
AI Cultism Mirrors Historic Tech Fears
- AI hype reflects age-old human cult tendencies to worship or demonize new tech.
- AI cult mentality resembles sci-fi inspired cults due to fear and fascination with unpredictable tech.
AI Doomsday Hype as Funding Strategy
- AI developers hype doomsday scenarios to attract funding and hype.
- This hype distracts from practical concerns and promotes a cultish zeal around AI.