Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber
A show about socialist theory and strategy.

Is AI Coming for Our Jobs?

The history and effects of AI.

The developments in artificial intelligence appear to promise a radical transformation of modern work. But what happens if AI turns out to be much more like previous waves of technological change?

In this episode of Confronting Capitalism, Vivek Chibber and Melissa Naschek discuss the history of automation, the effects of technology on employment and wages, and why socialists should want to harness AI to create human flourishing.

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