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Dr. David Kutzik Interview | Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Isolation, Surveillance Capitalism

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In this conversation, Mark V. Wiley and David Kutzik discuss various topics including social media, the impact of technology, the decline of social interaction, and the nature of intelligence. They explore the addictive nature of social media and the control exerted by corporations. They also delve into the role of artificial intelligence and the importance of independent press.

The conversation highlights the social nature of human intelligence and the concept of intelligent agency. Overall, the discussion provides insights into the challenges and implications of living in a highly mediated and technologically driven society.

We explore explores the topics of free will, agency, intelligent agents, ethical agency, political economy, energy sources, climate change, democracy, fascism, tribalism, truth, and the role of media and technology. In this conversation, Dr. David Kutzik discusses the disappearance of journalism and the rise of branding and self-branding. He also shares insights into the development of non-intrusive monitoring technology in gerontology and the challenges of implementing it in the healthcare industry.

Dr. Kutzik highlights the impact of capitalism on healthcare and the need for a shift in business models. Overall, the discussion explores the complexities and limitations of modern healthcare and the importance of critical thinking and ethical practices.

Takeaways

  • The concept of free will is argued to be an illusion, with agency being the ability to navigate constraints.
  • Corporations and governments are identified as the dominant intelligent agents responsible for the ecological crisis.
  • The need for socialism or a more socialistic future is discussed as a means to address the challenges of the present.
  • The decline of liberal democracy and the rise of fascism are explored, along with the impact of tribalism and echo chambers.
  • The collapse of truth and the role of media and technology in shaping public opinion are examined. The decline of journalism has led to the spread of misinformation and the normalization of public relations as news.
  • The rise of branding and self-branding has created a culture of narcissism and exploitation.
  • Non-intrusive monitoring technology has the potential to improve caregiving and healthcare, but faces barriers in the current capitalistic business environment.
  • The transformation of business models prioritizes profit over delivering quality care, leading to the exploitation of workers and the erosion of trust in healthcare.

#sociology #gerontology #Socialism #ArtificalIntelligence #AI #semiotics

O:00 Introduction

1:24 Social Media Mediation, Loneliness, Isolation, Bullying, dissolution of independent press

9:28 Behavioral Infomatics Sensor Technology, Surveillance Capitalism, Edward Snowden

13:35 AI, Machine Learning, Smart Machines

20:10 Intelligence, Information Processing, Collective Intelligence, Personal Agency

34:39 Corporations and Governments are the Dominant Intelligent Agents of the Planet

39:10 Global Socialism or Extinction, Ecological Marxism, Promise of Nuclear Power

48:33 Post Truth Society (48:55 Porpora link), Tribalism, Alternative facts

53:35 Fascism, the Decline of Liberal Democracy, Fake News, Smart Phones

1:04:16 Self-Branding, Identity, and Personal Corporations

1:09:56 AI, Caregiving, Behavioral Science, and New Data

1:21:14 Capitalism, Healthcare, the News, Predatory Lending, Need for a Radical Business Model Transformation

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In this conversation, Mark V. Wiley and David Kutzik discuss various topics including social media, the impact of technology, the decline of social interaction, and the nature of intelligence. They explore the addictive nature of social media and the control exerted by corporations. They also delve into the role of artificial intelligence and the importance of independent press.

The conversation highlights the social nature of human intelligence and the concept of intelligent agency. Overall, the discussion provides insights into the challenges and implications of living in a highly mediated and technologically driven society.

We explore explores the topics of free will, agency, intelligent agents, ethical agency, political economy, energy sources, climate change, democracy, fascism, tribalism, truth, and the role of media and technology. In this conversation, Dr. David Kutzik discusses the disappearance of journalism and the rise of branding and self-branding. He also shares insights into the development of non-intrusive monitoring technology in gerontology and the challenges of implementing it in the healthcare industry.

Dr. Kutzik highlights the impact of capitalism on healthcare and the need for a shift in business models. Overall, the discussion explores the complexities and limitations of modern healthcare and the importance of critical thinking and ethical practices.

Takeaways

  • The concept of free will is argued to be an illusion, with agency being the ability to navigate constraints.
  • Corporations and governments are identified as the dominant intelligent agents responsible for the ecological crisis.
  • The need for socialism or a more socialistic future is discussed as a means to address the challenges of the present.
  • The decline of liberal democracy and the rise of fascism are explored, along with the impact of tribalism and echo chambers.
  • The collapse of truth and the role of media and technology in shaping public opinion are examined. The decline of journalism has led to the spread of misinformation and the normalization of public relations as news.
  • The rise of branding and self-branding has created a culture of narcissism and exploitation.
  • Non-intrusive monitoring technology has the potential to improve caregiving and healthcare, but faces barriers in the current capitalistic business environment.
  • The transformation of business models prioritizes profit over delivering quality care, leading to the exploitation of workers and the erosion of trust in healthcare.

#sociology #gerontology #Socialism #ArtificalIntelligence #AI #semiotics

O:00 Introduction

1:24 Social Media Mediation, Loneliness, Isolation, Bullying, dissolution of independent press

9:28 Behavioral Infomatics Sensor Technology, Surveillance Capitalism, Edward Snowden

13:35 AI, Machine Learning, Smart Machines

20:10 Intelligence, Information Processing, Collective Intelligence, Personal Agency

34:39 Corporations and Governments are the Dominant Intelligent Agents of the Planet

39:10 Global Socialism or Extinction, Ecological Marxism, Promise of Nuclear Power

48:33 Post Truth Society (48:55 Porpora link), Tribalism, Alternative facts

53:35 Fascism, the Decline of Liberal Democracy, Fake News, Smart Phones

1:04:16 Self-Branding, Identity, and Personal Corporations

1:09:56 AI, Caregiving, Behavioral Science, and New Data

1:21:14 Capitalism, Healthcare, the News, Predatory Lending, Need for a Radical Business Model Transformation

Brought to you by Tambuli Media

Check out the video podcast on YouTube

  continue reading

42 episodes

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