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“Player Piano” is set in a future America where automation has usurped human labor, creating a societal divide between the technocratic elite and the obsolete majority. The protagonist, Dr. Paul Proteus, an engineer at the helm of automation, grapples with the moral implications of this new world order. The novel’s prescience is underscored by its depiction of machines encroaching upon cognitive tasks.
In this episode, host Jon Krohn explores how Vonnegut’s narrative resonates with current discussions in machine learning and AI. In particular, he touches on the potential displacement of cognitive jobs by advanced AI systems. With parallel examples ranging from backgammon to transformative technologies like GPT-4, Jon reflects on the ethical and societal ramifications of AI-driven automation.
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