A.I. Doomerism and "Criti-Hype" | Working-Class Populism Experiment | Drop The Genocide 20 Campaign | New Zealand Independence At Stake | Ep. 320
Summary
Host Ben Jackson discusses the "Drop the Genocide 20" pledge, urging policy professionals to sign it to stigmatize officials responsible for US support of the Gaza conflict. He analyzes a new experiment in working-class populism, tracking four Democratic candidates in Republican-leaning districts to test the viability of anti-corporate economic messaging. Jackson also critiques the "crita hype" surrounding AI, arguing that the immediate harms of surveillance and "cognitive surrender" in education are more pressing than speculative doomsday scenarios. Finally, he highlights a report on New Z…
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