Carissa Véliz– AI, Prediction, and the Fight for the Future
Summary
Carissa Véliz discusses her book *Prophecy*, arguing that statistical predictions are not facts but power plays that often create self-fulfilling prophecies. She warns against the encroachment of algorithmic prediction in social and political spheres, highlighting how it undermines democracy and individual autonomy. Véliz advocates for skepticism toward tech executives' forecasts and suggests citizens resist surveillance by choosing analog alternatives and demanding policy guardrails.
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