Big Tech Wants You Dumber for Profit
The article argues that Silicon Valley leaders like Alex Karp and Sam Altman are transforming intelligence into a commoditized utility rather than a human aspiration, with AI poised to devalue humanities-based education and the economic power of its proponents. This shift is framed as a strategic move to benefit vocational, often male, working-class voters and counter the gains women have made in the knowledge economy, ultimately serving as a form of revenge against the educated professional and managerial classes. This technological revolution, coupled with significant political influence and investment, aims to weaken higher education and consolidate power with a select few, leaving many without meaningful employment or intellectual fulfillment.
John Q. Hosedrinker