Jonathan Teubner talks with Azeem Azhar, author of "The Exponential Age," about how to navigate the rapidly advancing world of AI, particularly large language models. They explore frameworks for understanding this technology, building trust in AI systems, and the changing relationship between technology, media, and society.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction & Azeem's Background in Technology

3:11 How to Think About Today's AI Tools

7:46 Co-Reasoning with AI Systems

11:51 Is AI a Continuation or Step Change in Technology?

16:15 Understanding AI Beyond the Media Headlines

21:24 The Challenges of Trust and Factuality

27:25 The Gap Between Technical Capability and Social Trust

31:28 Technology's Evolving Social Impact

37:42 Media, Authority, and Finding Reliable Information

40:10 The Relational Structure of Trust in the Digital Age

45:37 Staying Engaged with New Technologies