Episodes
The PR Machine is Destroying Reality: Amy Westervelt
We discuss how the interlocking web of public relations, think tanks, and university research funding by private actors and corporations have polluted the information ecosphere. Warping the truth is destroying reality and eroding democracy.
Understanding the Infodemic: Pauline Hoffmann
We discuss how AI can both serve the public interest and advance the goals of our democracy, despite the misgivings about the current state of AI.
AI for the Public Interest: Bruce Schneier
We discuss how AI can both serve the public interest and advance the goals of our democracy, despite the misgivings about the current state of AI.
AI's Civic Potential: Natalie Monbiot
We discuss what’s happening in the AI space to augment human life in this moment, and what the potential intersections are with democracy.
Truth or Disinformation?: Barbara McQuade
We discuss that Americans should prize truth over tribe with Barbara McQuade. A lot of disinformation is hiding behind the First Amendment – using the right to free speech to tell lies. The muddy media and information ecosystem is turning us against our neighbors.