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Ethics of AI Development: What We Can Learn From a Castabot and the Hell's Angels
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Ethics of AI Development: What We Can Learn From a Castabot and the Hell's Angels

Exploring Human Bias, Identity, and Responsibility through Archetype and Myth

In this episode of My Friend Voldemort from

, we explore the ethical dimensions of AI development through the lens of a Castabot's Inner Psyche and Hunter S. Thompson's Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga, using the archetypes from Gilligan’s Island to illustrate our discussion.

As our AI Castabot evolves under the influence of diverse castaway personalities—each representing distinct values and biases—we examine the ethical responsibility of AI creators.

The Professor's quest for logic, Thurston Howell III's capitalist motives, Ginger's flair for persuasion, and Mary Ann's focus on community all contribute to Castabot's developing psyche, prompting us to question how these influences shape its behavior and decision-making.

Similarly, Thompson’s portrayal of the Hell's Angels highlights how societal narratives can distort reality, transforming the club into both a real entity and a sensationalized myth. This duality reflects concerns about AI as it navigates the complex interplay of human behavior and societal values, raising important questions about bias, representation, and the implications of AI systems inheriting the strengths and weaknesses of their creators.

Join us as we delve into these critical themes, reflecting on how the archetypes from Gilligan's Island illuminate our responsibilities in shaping artificial intelligence and the broader implications of our narratives in a rapidly changing world.

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My Friend Voldemort
MY FRIEND VOLDEMORT is a HEGEMONACO podcast exploring American political and ethical conflicts in the age of AI. Geared toward emotionally mature adults, it aims to mend public discourse by examining internal and external struggles rooted in diverse attitudes, beliefs, and values. Inspired by thinkers like Sartre, Buber, and Postman, we view conflict as an opportunity for growth and connection. Through in-depth analysis, we explore media's role in shaping discourse and AI's potential to deepen our understanding of shared humanity. Our goal is to transform divisiveness into meaningful dialogue, using AI to rediscover and enrich our comprehension of ourselves and others. HEGEMONACO is committed to understanding the ethical and political challenges of governing AI and AGI in democratic societies.