Sam Hammond, a Senior Economist focusing on AI policy, and Jen Pahlka, a prominent advocate for improving government through technology, explore the contentious landscape of state capacity. They discuss the ideological divides between left and right and ponder whether AI might render these debates obsolete. The conversation delves into historical lessons from the Progressive Era, bipartisan avenues for reform, and the challenges posed by outdated governance systems, all while emphasizing the critical need for effective technology integration in government.

As AI becomes increasingly sophisticated, we consider the question of whether there are limits to what computers can know and how this compares to human understanding.Joining me on this episode is Sam Hammond, the director of social policy at the Niskanen Center, and Zohar Atkins, a rabbi and host of the podcast "Meditations with Zohar."We discuss The impact of AI on creativity and human thought. Fears around AI and the centralization of power. The potential for AI to have an egalitarian effect on closing innate and environmental differences such as education and access to information. Whether the creative class will be automated out of their jobs. Outro music: Genesis by Daniela Adrade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SJ6KNhA9QYCheck out the substack at chinatalk.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Hammond, senior economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, talks about AI, techno-feudalism, and the future of the state. They discuss the current AI environment, potential obsolescence of federal agencies, impact of AI on government structures, and personal branding in the future. They also explore the rise of AI-generated content in entertainment and the establishment of a techno-feudalistic state by 2040.

In this enlightening discussion, Sam Hammond, a Senior Economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, dives into the transformative potential of AI. He argues AI could rival the printing press in impact, emphasizing the need for society to adapt to these changes. The conversation spans urban development influences, the challenges of regulating powerful AI models, and differing global perspectives on tech innovation. Hammond also contemplates the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, stressing the delicate balance between regulation and the pace of innovation.

Guest Sam Hammond, an expert in Hegel, discusses topics such as libertarian dialectic, AI's impact on society, understanding consciousness, AI innovation, intellectual breadth, and the future of AI and society.