Beyond the Horizon of Progress: Žižek’s Dialectical Warning on AI, Capitalism, and the Human Condition”
In the contemporary discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI), Slavoj Žižek’s philosophical framework offers a unique perspective rooted in critical theory, psychoanalysis, and Hegelian dialectics. While Žižek does not explicitly address AI in the interview we discussed, his broader ideas provide fertile ground for analyzing the potential dystopian trajectories of technological advancement. By situating these ideas within the context of dialectical materialism—a tradition that emphasizes historical processes, contradictions, and material conditions—we can uncover both the promise and peril of AI development. Žižek critiques capitalism as a system characterized by its adaptability and dynamism, yet inherently prone
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