Apocalyptic Optimist: Stop Worrying About AI Doomsday. Worry About This.
September 1, 2026
Big Tech frames generative AI as effortless digital magic, but the reality involves centralized power, hidden and exploited labor, and massive environmental costs. In this episode of the Apocalyptic Optimist, sociologist and AI ethics expert Dr. Alex Hanna joins CECE Director and host Dr. Dana R. Fisher to cut through corporate hype, expose the real-world harms happening right now, and outline how distributed tech can empower communities.
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