Show Notes
This episode is with the amazing Valerie Veatch, director of Ghost in the Machine -- a documentary that serves as a critical takedown of "AI". It's the best argument against "AI" that I've seen, highlighting the voices of scholars across various academic disciplines. You can watch the film via the link below and listen to the director explain her process and ideas for continuing the conversation... as a trilogy. Recorded May 12, 2026. Released May 25, 2026.
Ghost in the Machine 2026 • 1h 30m • Documentary • Valerie Veatch (dir) https://kinema.com/films/ghost-in-the-machine-pvxg4p
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