Redemption and Persuasion: An Author's Cautionary AI Tale

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with author Ari Mendelson about his fascinating Kingmaker book series. Ari's personal journey of rediscovering his Jewish faith and learning ancient Hebrew texts using memory techniques was truly inspiring. But what really captured my attention was the underlying premise of his books - the terrifying prospect of AI "persuasion technology" being weaponized to manipulate human behavior. Ari vividly describes his villain using algorithms to electronically seduce women and influence families. It raised profound ethical questions around consent, free will, and moral culpability that gave me chills! I don't want to give away any spoilers, but Ari ultimately proposes that the key to resisting high-tech persuasion is to see the world as a collection of "tiny facts" rather than easily manipulated grand narratives. Understanding truth at a granular level protects us from the tyranny of weaponized storytelling. Ari also stresses the importance of sharing stories that reflect our values. Politics flows downstream from culture, so we need compelling counter-narratives to push back against the woke dominance of pop culture. Ari sees his novels as a small contribution to that effort - but we all have a role to play. Let me know what you think! I'm keen to discuss the implications of AI persuasion technology and the power of stories to shape society. Ari's book sounds like a thrilling read - head over to Amazon to get your copy of the Kingmaker series today!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Consulting Services

00:03:21 - Recombination and Creativity

00:06:32 - Redemption and Moral Society

00:09:18 - Concerns of Overreaction and Redemption

00:10:56 - AI Persuasion and Moral Responsibility

00:15:07 - The Urgency to Finish

00:16:44 - Finding Good in Technology

00:17:31 - The Governor's Role

00:21:23 - The Importance of Storytelling

00:25:04 - The Power of Instructions in Stories

00:29:48 - The Power of Leadership

00:31:17 - Character and Behavior

00:32:10 - Crediting Sources and Creativity

00:33:31 - The Kingmaker Series