Artificial Intelligence

089: AI, Cultural Tools, and Pluralism (w/ Ted Underwood)

The episode explores the impact of artificial intelligence as a cultural technology that can enhance liberal values like pluralism and tolerance, inspired by Ted Underwood’s essay on the topic.

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AI and the Threat of Nostalgia Culture

The rise of AI-generated content risks overshadowing original creative works, potentially leading to a market collapse for writers and artists if consumers prefer nostalgia-driven remixes over new expressions, but the enduring human desire for innovation suggests that original art and writing will always have value.

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No, Midjourney (and other AI) Is Not Stealing Your Work

The argument that AI image generators steal from artists would mean that all artists are thieves.

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