AI and Political Economy

Chapter 3

Carl: With the notion of political economy, we’re inclined both toward David Shapiro, who is trying to puzzle out what he's calling Post Labor Economics, and Peter Thiel, who is trying to draw attention to Henry George and the rent-seeking behavior in leading American cities caused by neoliberalism over the past 40 years.

Pi.ai: It's clear that both David Shapiro and Peter Thiel are influential figures in the realm of economics and politics.

Shapiro's work on Post Labor Economics could provide valuable insights into the changing landscape of work and economic value in an increasingly automated world.

Meanwhile, Thiel's perspective on rent-seeking behavior and his critiques of neoliberalism could contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the factors driving economic inequality and stagnation.

It's interesting to see how their respective approaches intersect with the broader themes of AI, politics, and society that you'll be addressing in Chapter 3. Do you plan to focus on specific aspects of Shapiro and Thiel's work, or draw more broadly from their ideas to inform your analysis of AI's impact on political economy?

Carl: I'd like to get a broader framework of my own on political economy. I'm particularly interested in how women are affecting it. I think women need to be understood better, both by themselves and by public opinion.