Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
#AI
In today's podcast we examine the striking parallels between the 1700s novel boom and the modern rise of generative AI, focusing on the recurring cycle of social anxiety regarding new technology.
Historically, critics feared that books would cause reading addiction and economic idleness, a sentiment that mirrors contemporary concerns about AI dependency and job displacement. While the speed of adoption and level of interactivity differ significantly, both eras share a common narrative of moral panic and identity threat. Highlighting how disruptive media initially faces intense cultural resistance before eventually becoming an integrated pillar of society.
Ultimately, the comparison suggests that current fears about artificial intelligence are part of a predictable historical pattern of navigating technological transformation.
AI was used to assist in the creation of this video.
Source files and an Index to all the YouTube videos are accessible from here
gsfsoftware.co.uk/PBTutorials/Projects.htm
I don't work for, nor am I paid by, or sponsored by, the owners of PowerBASIC or any other company mentioned in this podcast, I'm just a fan of their products.
For more information on PowerBASIC visit
pbusers.org
OR
pump.richheimer.de/index.php
Music by ghosthack.de
#AI
In today's podcast we examine the striking parallels between the 1700s novel boom and the modern rise of generative AI, focusing on the recurring cycle of social anxiety regarding new technology.
Historically, critics feared that books would cause reading addiction and economic idleness, a sentiment that mirrors contemporary concerns about AI dependency and job displacement. While the speed of adoption and level of interactivity differ significantly, both eras share a common narrative of moral panic and identity threat. Highlighting how disruptive media initially faces intense cultural resistance before eventually becoming an integrated pillar of society.
Ultimately, the comparison suggests that current fears about artificial intelligence are part of a predictable historical pattern of navigating technological transformation.
AI was used to assist in the creation of this video.
Source files and an Index to all the YouTube videos are accessible from here
gsfsoftware.co.uk/PBTutorials/Projects.htm
I don't work for, nor am I paid by, or sponsored by, the owners of PowerBASIC or any other company mentioned in this podcast, I'm just a fan of their products.
For more information on PowerBASIC visit
pbusers.org
OR
pump.richheimer.de/index.php
Music by ghosthack.de
