Kickstarting "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI"
The article discusses the upcoming book, 'The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI,' which critiques the current AI bubble. The author argues that AI is being misrepresented by companies to attract investment, despite its limitations. The book aims to explore the implications of AI on jobs and the economy, emphasizing the need for a critical perspective on technology.
- ▪The author is launching a Kickstarter campaign to pre-sell the audio, ebook, and print editions of the book.
- ▪The book argues that the AI bubble is a dangerous phenomenon driven by monopolists seeking to mislead investors.
- ▪It highlights that while AI tools can be useful, they often lead to job losses and deteriorating working conditions.
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Pluralistic: Kickstarting "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI" (14 May 2026) Today's links Kickstarting "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI": How to be a better AI critic. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: RIP Douglas Adams; R2-trashcan; EFF v W3C; RIP shonky Disneyland; Stolen oligarch forks; Anal fisting site breached; "Reading With Pictures"; "Napier's Bones"; Trump v his base's welfare. Upcoming appearances: Berlin, Hay-on-Wye, London, NYC, Edinburgh. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em. Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em. Colophon: All the rest.
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