Dwayne Monroe

Alex Vitale, a sociology professor and author of 'The End of Policing', discusses Zohran Mamdani's vision for NYPD reform and the heated debate around policing in NYC. He critiques how policing impacts public safety and immigrant rights, proposing community-driven alternatives. Dwayne Monroe offers insights into the AI hype, dissecting the stark difference between industry promises and actual capabilities. He highlights the limitations of AI in customer service and the critical need for a realistic understanding of technology's role in society.

Dr. Isabel Millar, a London-based philosopher and psychoanalytic theorist, joins technologist Dwayne Monroe, a Marxist analyst with two decades of experience, to explore the complex interplay between AI and society. They discuss the moral implications of AI, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to tech development. The conversation shifts to current fears surrounding AI, linking them to historical capitalist narratives. Millar and Monroe also critique the narrow focus of modern intellectual elites and stress the urgency of educating the public about AI's risks and responsibilities.