iamtrask: broadcasting vs broad listening, and the meta problem of power concentration
iamtrask · x · 2026-09-19
In a discussion with François Fleuret, iamtrask frames all information technology as two forms: broadcasting (one speaks to many) and broad listening (one listens to many). Language gave humanity both at community scale. Extending this to LLMs, he argues the meta problem is concentration of power — but 'we'll be ok.'
Related event: OpenAI Researcher Frames Info Tech as Broadcasting vs. Listening(2 posts)→
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