L.M. Sacasas: The Questions Concerning Technology
A general philosophy-of-technology discussion with no direct Australian public sector or AI governance application.
Key points
- A philosophy of technology podcast discussing human-technology relationships at a broad conceptual level.
- Covers outsourcing of skills, technological determinism, and what it means to be human - not AI-specific.
- Limited direct relevance to Australian federal agencies or AI governance practice.
Summary
This item is a podcast interview with L. M. Sacasas, a technology and society writer, covering broad philosophical questions about humanity's relationship with technology. Topics include technological determinism, outsourcing of human skills and competency, embodiment, and visions for the future. The conversation is conceptual and humanistic rather than focused on AI systems, governance, or policy. It has negligible direct relevance to APS AI governance or strategy work.
"L.M. Sacasas: The Questions Concerning Technology" Source: The Gradient – Substack Published: 15 August 2024 URL: https://thegradientpub.substack.com/p/lm-sacasas-convivial-society-the-questions-concerning-technology This item is a podcast interview with L. M. Sacasas, a technology and society writer, covering broad philosophical questions about humanity's relationship with technology. Topics include technological determinism, outsourcing of human skills and competency, embodiment, and visions for the future. The conversation is conceptual and humanistic rather than focused on AI systems, governance, or policy. It has negligible direct relevance to APS AI governance or strategy work. Retrieved from SIMS, 18 May 2026.