AI Empires, Power, and Political Economy — Grace Blakeley in Context (Audio)

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world — one book at a time.This episode is part of the Creators in Context series and centers on Grace Blakeley, whose work challenges mainstream narratives about artificial intelligence. Drawing on investigative reporting such as Empire of AI by Karen Hao, the episode explores AI as a system shaped by labor, resources, ownership, and power rather than abstract technological inevitability.By focusing on patterns instead of individuals, the episode explains why dominant AI narratives persist — and what they obscure about present-day economic and political systems.📺 Watch the Deep Dive and Mini Explainer on YouTube:👉 https://youtu.be/Bi58MSlDcg4❤️ Support Crisis in Perception on Patreon:👉 https://patreon.com/CrisisInPerceptionAuthor Support LineIf these ideas resonate, consider reading Empire of AI or borrowing it from your local library. Supporting authors and libraries helps keep critical inquiry accessible.Call to ActionIf you found this episode valuable, please follow the show and share it with others. Let us know which creators or systems you’d like us to explore next.Closing LineThank you for supporting Crisis in Perception. Your support makes long-form, systems-level education possible.AI Use DisclosureThis content was created using AI-assisted tools for research synthesis, structuring, and narration support. All analysis, framing, and editorial decisions are guided by human judgment as part of the Crisis in Perception project.