JohnJul 15, 2025

The more I roll it around in my mouth, the more certain I am that the "AI" mania *perfectly* encapsulates neoliberalism in its entirety.

- doesn't work and never has
- steals everything around it
- produces nothing of value
- destroys all things with actual value
- lies
- creates the illusion of efficiency while vastly increasing both monetary and social costs
- is supported by militant zealots with tiny minds and hearts
- enriches a tiny group of individuals at the cost of destroying Earth

Show threadJohnJul 15, 2025

On top of that:

- viciously punishes people who refuse to pretend they're eager to participate
- creates incredible suffering wherever it goes
- cannot exist without exploiting the global South
- is subsidized by governments at the expense of social programs
- makes up most of the "data" it presents to the public

Show threadMichael Bacon
@johnzajac I see where you’re going but I think this fits better with colonialism, of which neoliberalism is just a scooby doo villain mask for.
Jul 19, 2025 at 11:58pmWeb