Ep. 40 – Think Fast! AI and Truth Collapse

1. When both simple and sophisticated AIs become universal, how will we tell real from synthetic? And if we can't, what do we do as individuals and societies to maintain coherence in our institutions, cultures, and our own sense of internal stability?

Today we're starting a productive discussion about Truth Collapse: The AI-accelerated meta-crisis that could make or break the world.

What you'll learn:

• The importance of humility and understanding our vulnerabilities to predict and prepare for the future.
• The psychological manipulation techniques used by tech companies, such as Skinner boxes and addictive design.
• The role of AI in cultural participation and the associated risks.
• The potential dangers of AI in terms of emotional manipulation and truth collapse.
• Legislative measures that could mitigate the negative impacts of AI.