Why Are We Giving These Losers a Monopoly Over our Future? : A conversation with Ami Fields-Meyer
Summary
Lee McGowan and Ami Fields Meyer discuss the intersection of rising authoritarianism and AI risks, drawing on Meyer’s new book, *On Courage*. They analyze how tech oligarchs and right-wing autocrats are colluding to undermine democratic institutions, using Hungary’s recent political shift as a case study for resistance. The conversation emphasizes the need for broad, non-traditional coalitions and collective action to "get the jeep out of the mud," arguing that citizens must document abuses and organize to counter the inevitability narrative. Meyer also critiques the current AI regulatory l…
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