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    General Intellect Unit

    Podcast of the Cybernetic Marxists. Examining the intersection of Technology, (Left) Politics, and Philosophy

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    113 - Beyond Capitalism 2 Sep 25, 2026
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    In this sequel to Benenav's first essay we examine his ideas on planning and how they fit into the possibility of a socialist commonwealth. Many of the criticisms we have of Benenav are addressed in his third essay, but we will address those responses in the third episode of this series. Please understand that this is an intermediate understanding of his work and that the full discussion will come to a close in the third episode.

    Beyond Capitalism 2

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    112 - Beyond Capitalism I Jul 21, 2026
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    In which the show returns! Kyle is joined by James Macumber of INDEP (International Network for Democratic Economic Planning) to discuss Aaron Benenav's "Beyond Capitalism—I" essay in the New Left Review. Subsequent episodes will discuss the second and third parts of "Beyond Capitalism."

    Special thanks to Todd for editing this episode.

    Beyond Capitalism I

    International Network for Democratic Economic Planning

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    111 - Exit Code 0 Apr 01, 2024
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    In which the show ends, and Kyle & June reflect on the project.

    Thank you all.

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    110 - Aesthetics of Democratic Economic Planning Mar 08, 2024
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    In which Kyle interviews Eric Meier on his recent exhibition "Art, Design, Aesthetics of Democratic Economic Planning".

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    • A tour of the exhibition, on Youtube
    • "About my exhibition 'Art, Design, Aesthetics of Democratic Economic Planning'"
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    109 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 6 Feb 09, 2024
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    In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to continue our discussion of "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum. In this episode we cover the third an fourth chapters of the book.

    Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technology and lays out the case that while artificial intelligence may be possible, we should never allow computers to make important decisions because computers will always lack human qualities such as compassion and wisdom.

    Weizenbaum makes the crucial distinction between deciding and choosing. Deciding is a computational activity, something that can ultimately be programmed. It is the capacity to choose that ultimately makes one a human being. Choice, however, is the product of judgment, not calculation. Comprehensive human judgment is able to include non-mathematical factors such as emotions. Judgment can compare apples and oranges, and can do so without quantifying each fruit type and then reductively quantifying each to factors necessary for mathematical comparison.

    If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon.

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    • Computer Power and Human Reason on Wikipedia
    • Turing's O-Machines
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    108 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 5 Jan 25, 2024
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    In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to continue our discussion of "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum. In this episode we cover the second chapter of the book.

    Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technology and lays out the case that while artificial intelligence may be possible, we should never allow computers to make important decisions because computers will always lack human qualities such as compassion and wisdom.

    Weizenbaum makes the crucial distinction between deciding and choosing. Deciding is a computational activity, something that can ultimately be programmed. It is the capacity to choose that ultimately makes one a human being. Choice, however, is the product of judgment, not calculation. Comprehensive human judgment is able to include non-mathematical factors such as emotions. Judgment can compare apples and oranges, and can do so without quantifying each fruit type and then reductively quantifying each to factors necessary for mathematical comparison.

    If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon.

    Links:

    • Computer Power and Human Reason on Wikipedia
    • Weizenbaum's Nightmares, on The Guardian
    • Inside the Very Human Origin of the Term “Artificial Intelligence”
    • General Intellect Unit on iTunes
    • http://generalintellectunit.net
    • Support the show on Patreon
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    • General Intellect Unit on Facebook
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    • Emancipation Network
    107 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 4 Dec 21, 2023
    Show notes

    In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to continue our discussion of "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum. In this episode we cover the first chapter of the book.

    Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technology and lays out the case that while artificial intelligence may be possible, we should never allow computers to make important decisions because computers will always lack human qualities such as compassion and wisdom.

    Weizenbaum makes the crucial distinction between deciding and choosing. Deciding is a computational activity, something that can ultimately be programmed. It is the capacity to choose that ultimately makes one a human being. Choice, however, is the product of judgment, not calculation. Comprehensive human judgment is able to include non-mathematical factors such as emotions. Judgment can compare apples and oranges, and can do so without quantifying each fruit type and then reductively quantifying each to factors necessary for mathematical comparison.

    If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon.

    Links:

    • Computer Power and Human Reason on Wikipedia
    • Weizenbaum's Nightmares, on The Guardian
    • Inside the Very Human Origin of the Term “Artificial Intelligence”
    • General Intellect Unit on iTunes
    • http://generalintellectunit.net
    • Support the show on Patreon
    • https://twitter.com/giunitpod
    • General Intellect Unit on Facebook
    • General Intellect Unit on archive.org
    • Emancipation Network
    106 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 3 Dec 06, 2023
    Show notes

    In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to continue our discussion of "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum. In this episode we cover the prefaces, introduction, and chapter one.

    Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technology and lays out the case that while artificial intelligence may be possible, we should never allow computers to make important decisions because computers will always lack human qualities such as compassion and wisdom.

    Weizenbaum makes the crucial distinction between deciding and choosing. Deciding is a computational activity, something that can ultimately be programmed. It is the capacity to choose that ultimately makes one a human being. Choice, however, is the product of judgment, not calculation. Comprehensive human judgment is able to include non-mathematical factors such as emotions. Judgment can compare apples and oranges, and can do so without quantifying each fruit type and then reductively quantifying each to factors necessary for mathematical comparison.

    If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon.

    Links:

    • Computer Power and Human Reason on Wikipedia
    • Weizenbaum's Nightmares, on The Guardian
    • Inside the Very Human Origin of the Term “Artificial Intelligence”
    • General Intellect Unit on iTunes
    • http://generalintellectunit.net
    • Support the show on Patreon
    • https://twitter.com/giunitpod
    • General Intellect Unit on Facebook
    • General Intellect Unit on archive.org
    • Emancipation Network
    105 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 2 Nov 22, 2023
    Show notes

    In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to continue our discussion of "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum.

    Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technology and lays out the case that while artificial intelligence may be possible, we should never allow computers to make important decisions because computers will always lack human qualities such as compassion and wisdom.

    Weizenbaum makes the crucial distinction between deciding and choosing. Deciding is a computational activity, something that can ultimately be programmed. It is the capacity to choose that ultimately makes one a human being. Choice, however, is the product of judgment, not calculation. Comprehensive human judgment is able to include non-mathematical factors such as emotions. Judgment can compare apples and oranges, and can do so without quantifying each fruit type and then reductively quantifying each to factors necessary for mathematical comparison.

    If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon.

    Links:

    • Computer Power and Human Reason on Wikipedia
    • Weizenbaum's Nightmares, on The Guardian
    • Inside the Very Human Origin of the Term “Artificial Intelligence”
    • General Intellect Unit on iTunes
    • http://generalintellectunit.net
    • Support the show on Patreon
    • https://twitter.com/giunitpod
    • General Intellect Unit on Facebook
    • General Intellect Unit on archive.org
    • Emancipation Network
    104 - Computer Power and Human Reason, Part 1 Nov 09, 2023
    Show notes

    In which we are joined by Ezri of Swampside Chats, to begin a series on "Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation" by Joseph Weizenbaum.

    Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum displays the author's ambivalence towards computer technology and lays out the case that while artificial intelligence may be possible, we should never allow computers to make important decisions because computers will always lack human qualities such as compassion and wisdom.

    Weizenbaum makes the crucial distinction between deciding and choosing. Deciding is a computational activity, something that can ultimately be programmed. It is the capacity to choose that ultimately makes one a human being. Choice, however, is the product of judgment, not calculation. Comprehensive human judgment is able to include non-mathematical factors such as emotions. Judgment can compare apples and oranges, and can do so without quantifying each fruit type and then reductively quantifying each to factors necessary for mathematical comparison.

    If you like the show, consider supporting us on Patreon.

    Links:

    • Computer Power and Human Reason on Wikipedia
    • Weizenbaum's Nightmares, on The Guardian
    • Inside the Very Human Origin of the Term “Artificial Intelligence”
    • General Intellect Unit on iTunes
    • http://generalintellectunit.net
    • Support the show on Patreon
    • https://twitter.com/giunitpod
    • General Intellect Unit on Facebook
    • General Intellect Unit on archive.org
    • Emancipation Network
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