Recent Articles
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The Value Extraction in AI: Who Gains and Who Pays?
The rise of AI technologies often masks the extraction mechanism at play, where the benefits accrue to large corporations while the costs are borne by workers and smaller businesses. This article explores the dynamics of value transfer in the AI economy, emphasizing the need for a critical examination of who gains and who pays.
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Regulatory Capture: The Hidden Hand Shaping AI Safety Narratives
The regulatory push for AI safety often serves to entrench incumbents rather than protect innovation. This article argues that slowing down technological advancement does not prevent bad outcomes; it simply allows established players to solidify their dominance.
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Group Dynamics in Value Investing and Health Innovation
Both investing and healthcare are increasingly shaped by group dynamics, revealing the collective intelligence that influences decision-making. This article explores how these dynamics inform strategies in value investing and innovations in healthcare, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of technology’s role in shaping collective behavior.
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How Cognitive Science Uncovers AI Design Decisions
The disconnect between cognitive science and AI design decisions highlights a troubling trend where user engagement is prioritized over genuine agency and informed consent. This article explores how product teams often overlook critical insights from cognitive science, leading to systems that manipulate rather than empower users.
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20 postsThe Singularity
Speculative and philosophical takes on AI futures, post-human scenarios, and civilizational risk.
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