FBL110: Adam Waytz - Ethics & Minds in the Age of AI

FBL110: Adam Waytz - Ethics & Minds in the Age of AI

Author: Singularity University July 31, 2023 Duration: 54:16

This week our guest is psychologist and professor at Northwestern University, Adam Waytz, who specializes in the study of technology, ethics, and how people think about the minds of others.

In this episode, we take a wide tour across many topics as we explore Adam’s different areas of interest and focus. This often centers around how our demonization of technology often blinds us to the real source of our societal struggles: the people using the technology. This leads to discussions around meaning, religion, echo chambers, ethical dilemmas around AI advancement, the differences between in-person and online interactions, and more.

Find out more about Adam and his work at adamwaytz.com

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