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On this episode of Critical Culture, I'm tackling a subject that has a lot of smart people scared: superintelligence (AGI).

I recently saw a story about Nobel laureates and celebrities calling for a complete prohibition on its development. The risks are real. The idea of an effective ban on AGI is not. Technology is undefeated over the long haul.

Instead of trying to fight an inevitable force, I argue we need to "steer the ship" from within. If we can't stop progress on AGI, we should instead focus on shaping its future direction and uses. We have to deal with the world as it is, not as we wish it would be.

That doesn't mean we do nothing legislatively. In the second half of the episode, I explain why I'm for "smart legislation" and break down the types of laws I believe are worth considering right now. Some are aspects already being addressed, and others are areas we can better align AI and society.

Podcast music courtesy Moby via: mobygratis.com

Welcome to Critical Culture.

Our response to what we are calling Trump's Manufactured Crisis—focusing on ICE, the National Guard, and the narrative around Antifa—is critical and will define a generation.

In this episode, we deconstruct the actions of this administration, from the use of military-style raids and Black Hawk helicopters by ICE, to the unacceptable practice of not identifying officers. We discuss how these tactics are sweeping up thousands of people, 70% of whom have no criminal record, and the push to militarize the streets of America through the Insurrection Act.

We stress the importance of a coordinated, 100% committed nonviolent response to this escalation. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for American democracy.

ACTION ITEMS & RESOURCES:

🙏Show Up @ No King's Day on October 18th)

Make a plan to take meaningful action, and be committed to nonviolence.

📺 Check out the work of Robert Reich. This is the video I referred to www.instagram.com/reel/DPkK9Gukpmw/

🤯Learn Nonviolence:

Literature from the Albert Einstein Institute on nonviolent action.

🔗www.aeinstein.org/198-methods-of-nonviolent-action

Global Nonviolent Action Database

🔗nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu/

🦺Safety: Links and resources about safety while protesting.

ACLU Protesters' Rights

🔗www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights

Activists Handbook

🔗activisthandbook.org/

HRC - Tips for Preparedness, Peaceful Protesting, and Safety

🔗www.hrc.org/resources/tips-for-preparedness-peaceful-protesting-and-safety

Explore the complex and often contentious relationship between religion and politics in this thought-provoking video.

I delve into the ways in which religious beliefs and practices intersect with political ideologies, examining the implications for individuals, communities, and societies as a whole. From the role of faith in shaping public policy to the influence of political power on religious expression, I consider the multifaceted dynamics at play when religion meets politics.

Join me as I navigate this fascinating and sometimes fraught terrain, seeking to understand the opportunities and challenges that arise when these two powerful forces converge.

Whether you're interested in the history of religious-political interactions, the current state of affairs, or the potential future implications, this video aims to inform, educate, and inspire reflection on a topic that is both deeply personal and profoundly public.