Agonistic Futures: Modeling Resource Conflict Between AI Systems and Human Societies
This article argues that the escalating resource and societal conflicts driven by AI systems and their infrastructures constitute a new political terrain.
Food as Our Story
When we are blessed with our choice of meals and plating, we scarcely consider from whence it came. By all means, we understand that the furious hands of a chef must be behind it all, but do we know the "where" of our meals?
A Story of Scotland
To be sure, the castles and rudiments that humanity has carved and placed on islands, around the lochs, and overlooking the harbours and glens have their mysteries.
The Look
These moments serve as not-so-subtle reminders that what we’re saying or embarking on is perhaps not a sustainable outcome for our well-being. It’s almost like these look-givers know something, feel something, and embody something we should be paying attention to.
The Reality of the Situation
Perhaps when we’re willing to admit that shit happens, we’ll be ready to tackle the next cycle of our societies, governments, and institutions and influence the outcomes we so desperately want.
