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Thinking about Thinking · June 15 · 58 min

Episode 4: Intelligence as a Political Construct

Intelligence has always been weaponized. What happens when AI enters that lineage? Intelligence as a history of exclusion — used to exclude women, justify slavery, and deny citizenship. AI is the first time we are facing an intelligence ostensibly "greater" than ours, as defined by our own societal values. Our host is Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, leading thinker and developer of safe, secure and responsible AI. You can learn more about her at www.rummanchowdhury.com We also have a companion substack, also called Thinking about Thinking. Find us at https://substack.com/@rummanchowdhury1

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Intelligence has always been weaponized. What happens when AI enters that lineage?

Intelligence as a history of exclusion — used to exclude women, justify slavery, and deny citizenship. AI is the first time we are facing an intelligence ostensibly "greater" than ours, as defined by our own societal values.

Our host is Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, leading thinker and developer of safe, secure and responsible AI. You can learn more about her at www.rummanchowdhury.com

We also have a companion substack, also called Thinking about Thinking. Find us at https://substack.com/@rummanchowdhury1