#44 The Scary Truth About AI: Why You Are Losing Your Independence - Eoghan Furey
Description
In this episode, I sit down with computing researcher, lecturer and expert Eoghan Furey to discuss the chaotic world of information overload and the alarming rise of artificial intelligence.
We explore how social media algorithms secretly manipulate our worldviews, the hidden dangers of intrusive data tracking, and why we are rapidly losing our ability to think independently.
Eoghan explains the concept of "Emotographics," the controversial impact of ChatGPT on education, and how big tech companies aggressively monetise our attention.
We also dive into the psychological effects of screen time on children and the subtle ways technology permanently alters our behaviour. This conversation reveals the reality of digital addiction and the critical need to reclaim our cognitive freedom before it is too late.
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00:00 - Intro: The Age of Information Overload
00:50 - Losing Independent Thought to Algorithms
04:07 - The Attention Economy: "You Are The Product"
06:51 - The Hidden Cost of Wearable Tech Data
08:29 - Society’s Fragile Reliance on Technology
13:42 - Emotographics: How Tech Predicts Your Feelings
16:40 - The Global Race for AI Chips (NVIDIA)
20:40 - Why Siri & Alexa Failed vs. ChatGPT
24:35 - Is AI Destroying Critical Thinking Skills?
29:40 - The Black Box Problem: Why We Trust AI Too Much
38:56 - Sci-Fi Predictions Coming True (iRobot & The Matrix)
44:03 - The "Library of Everything": Dangers of AI for Kids
50:07 - The End of Privacy & DNA Data Risks
59:53 - Who Programs the Values? (The Bias Problem)
01:07:34 - Cambridge Analytica: 5,000 Data Points on You
01:12:00 - The Dopamine Trap: Likes, Validation, & Addiction
01:18:45 - Using Minecraft to Teach Healthy Habits
01:21:40 - The Correlation Between Screens and Anxiety
01:32:45 - Why Phones Should Be Banned in Schools
01:37:00 - The Death of Attention Spans
01:47:08 - The Rise of Narcissism & Need for Community
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