Crisis of Human Labour and AI | McGill PTP Ep. 1

Ep 1. "The Final Abstraction: Artificial Intelligence and The Crisis of Human Labour" This show is based on the substack article: https://substack.com/@thenormativenetwork How is Artificial Intelligence quietly shaping our daily decisions? Join us as we unpack the hidden ethical implications of the algorithms we rely on every day. John Bollinger from the McGill PTP Lab explores the intersection of AI and human autonomy. We discuss the philosophical frameworks needed to understand algorithmic bias, the impact of social media echo chambers, and how we can advocate for better tech policy. If you are interested in the future of digital governance, this talk is for you. ⏱️ Chapters  0:00 — Introduction: Why Philosophy Matters for Tech 1:45 — The Tools of Philosophy in a Digital Age 4:10 — Investigating AI and Emerging Technologies 7:30 — Beyond the Screen: Shaping Human Experience 10:20 — Our Mission: The Good Digital Life 13:15 — Realizing a Just Digital Society 15:40 — How to Get Involved with PTP Lab 💡 About the McGill PTP Lab The McGill Philosophy, Technology & Policy (PTP) Lab brings the tools of philosophy to bear on pressing questions in technology ethics and policy. We investigate the interconnections between AI, social media, gaming platforms, and other emerging technologies, examining how they collectively shape human experience. Our mission is to articulate and help realize the good digital life and just digital society. Subscribe for more discussions on technology, ethics, and policy! 🌐 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.mcgillptplab.com X / Twitter: https://x.com/mcgill_ptp_lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcgill.ptp.lab/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcgill-philosophy-technology-and-policy-lab/ YouYube: https://www.youtube.com/@McGillPTPLab #TechEthics #AIEthics #PhilosophyOfTech #DigitalPolicy #McGillUniversity #TechGovernance #HumanLabor