Philosopher Carissa Véliz: a free society needs preparation, not AI oracles
CarissaVeliz · x · 2026-10-16
Philosopher Carissa Véliz elaborates her essay argument in a Revista LENGUA interview: AI has become the new 'oracle' dominating our era, but a free society doesn't need more predictions — it needs better preparation.
She argues against over-reliance on predictive systems, shifting focus from forecast accuracy to societal resilience and preparedness.
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