Source: TechCrunch
Summary
Jill Lepore, a Harvard historian, discussed “government by machines” on the latest episode of Equity. She also shared her thoughts on Elon Musk, calling him a “bad science fiction reader”. Lepore’s comments highlight the intersection of technology and governance.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
Jill Lepore weighs in on “government by machines”, a concept that’s been explored in science fiction. Elon Musk, a self-proclaimed sci-fi fan, gets called out for his lack of understanding. Lepore’s critique is a reminder that tech leaders often rebrand old ideas as innovation. Because what’s new is just a reboot of “I, Robot”.
Author: Evan Null
