The Automaton Economy (Part 4): The Political Framework for a World After Work
Following the design of our hybrid economic engine in Part 3, this article addresses the critical question of governance. How do we control a system of such immense power? In Part 4 of "The Automaton Economy," I propose a multi-layered political framework of AI-augmented deliberative democracy. It features an AI administrative layer for efficiency, a legislative layer combining liquid democracy and futarchy for popular control, and a powerful AI Ethics Council to act as a "human firewall," ensuring the system always serves humanity.
Humanity's Final Project: Parenting Our Successors
Everyone is asking if AI will take their job. I think that's the wrong question. The real question is bigger: are we building our evolutionary successors? And if so, are we being good parents? In my new article, I explore the idea that this is humanity's final and most important project. Dive in and let's discuss.
AI, Leaders, & Accountability: Are We Repeating History's Biggest Mistake?
The article critically re-examines the historical narrative of leadership, contrasting the direct accountability of pre-industrial aristocrats with the often-diluted responsibility in modern political systems and the emerging opacity of AI. The article explores the vital question of who is truly accountable in an age of complex global challenges and rapid technological ascent. It's a crucial read for leaders, policymakers, and anyone invested in the ethical implications of AI and governance.