In this thought-provoking episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Eli Lopian—author of AICracy: Beyond Democracy—to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and governance. With a background in tech and AI innovation, Eli Lopianshares his optimistic vision for how AI can enhance societal well-being, improve policy-making, and reshape democratic systems. The conversation begins with Eli’s personal journey into AI and expands into a deep dive on the limitations of current technologies, the risks of bias and misuse, and the urgent need for human oversight in an increasingly automated world. Eli Lopian introduces the concept of AICracy, a governance model that leverages AI to support legislative processes, jurisdictional fairness, and transparent decision-making. Listeners will gain insight into: The flaws in modern democracy and how AI could address them The role of open-source vs. proprietary systems in shaping AI ethics The concept of Rank Math Voting and its potential to revolutionize elections How public perception and acceptance of AI will influence future governance The importance of maintaining human responsibility in AI integration This episode is essential for anyone curious about the intersection of technology, ethics, and political evolution. Eli’s ideas challenge conventional thinking and offer a bold framework for a future where AI supports—not replaces—human leadership. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts on AI 00:54 Guest Introduction: Eli Lopian 01:37 Ellie's Journey and Vision for AI 03:12 Challenges and Public Perception of AI 06:59 AI's Role in Governance and Society 10:50 Technological Advancements and Future Prospects 20:31 Open Source vs. Proprietary Systems 23:20 The Role of AI in Jurisdiction 24:10 Challenges and Flaws in Modern Democracy 26:10 AI's Potential in Legislative Processes 26:57 The Concept of Rank Math Voting 28:51 AI's Role in Policy Making 30:19 Public Perception and Acceptance of AI 34:20 Future Projections for AI 42:28 Human Responsibility in AI Integration 43:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Social media links Personal Profiles (Elilopian) LinkedIn: / elilopian X (Twitter): https://x.com/elilopian Instagram: / elilopian ⸻ Typemock Website: https://www.typemock.com LinkedIn: / typemock X (Twitter): https://x.com/typemock Website https://www.aicracy.ai