Fighting Tech's Inevitabilism: We Still Have Choices
2025-07-15
This article analyzes how tech leaders use 'inevitabilism'—the assertion that an AI-dominated future is unavoidable—to shape public discourse. Drawing a parallel to a debate with a skilled opponent, the author shows how this strategy frames the conversation to pre-ordained conclusions, silencing dissent. The article critiques statements from figures like Zuckerberg, Ng, and Rometty, arguing that the future of AI isn't predetermined; we should actively shape it, not passively accept a supposed 'inevitable' outcome.