My proposal “All Sorted by Machines of Loving Grace? ‘AI’, Cybernetics, and Fascism and how to Intervene” got accepted at 39C3 – the Chaos Computer Club’s annual Chaos Communication Congress.
Here is the short version of the proposal – wish me luck! It feels great and I feel greatly pressured to hold up to the expectations. But in the best way… I am looking forward to discuss the topic with all of you!
While the extreme right is on the rise in many countries and climate change is unrolling, a promising future seems to be written: According to Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and some other “tech bros” it is to leave the dying planet to go to space. With the help of something called “A(G)I”.
But what kind of future is the one that is promised? And what is the connection between power cycles of tech company owners and people who’s believes can be called fascist? As we moved power through data in the hands of very view, it is important to examine what ideas these view have in their heads.
This talk will explore the roots of today’s tech fascism and its love for tech. From the early thoughts and movements in the US and Europe to Futurism and the Holocaust, organised with Hollerith punching cards. It will dive into the its blooming relationship with cybernetics, and take a look in the future the “tech bros” want to lure us in.
This talk will address the often overlooked topic of how and when people get comfy with diving into movements of hate and how to stop a white supremacy future where we will be sorted by machines.
And, in taking a look on past movements opposing authoritarianism and will examine mindsets and possibilities of resistance as well as the possibility of restarting everything. Because we have a planet and loved ones to lose.
Wear your safety cat-ears, buckle up, it will be a wild, but entertaining ride.