291 - Daron Acemoglu: AI Could Destroy American Democracy
Summary
In this episode, an economist discusses his new book on the crisis of liberal democracy, arguing that the shift to a post-industrial economy has broken the link between growth and shared prosperity. He warns that current AI development trends risk creating a two-tier society that undermines democratic equality, advocating instead for "pro-worker AI" and proactive societal consensus over reactive regulation. The conversation also explores the political challenges facing the U.S. left, suggesting that a "working class liberalism" blending progressive economic goals with centrist coalition-bui…
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