#44 The Scary Truth About AI: Why You Are Losing Your Independence

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Life and Depth with Ryan McDaid

Ryan McDaid

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I’m Ryan McDaid, an entrepreneur driven by curiosity and a passion for growth. Join me as I dive into thought-provoking conversations about life, business, existence, spirituality, psychedelics, and the natural world. Together, we’ll explore how we, as individuals and as humanity, can evolve, thrive, and create a better world.

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#44 The Scary Truth About AI: Why You Are Losing Your Independence - Eoghan Furey

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#44 The Scary Truth About AI: Why You Are Losing Your Independence - Eoghan Furey

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