Tools and Weapons

261: Co-Existence by Ethan Mollick

Bookworm, 6 November 2026. The book comes up at 1 hr 26 min in.

Brought up during discussion of Mollick's chapter on AI power concentration in the US and China. The host describes how Brad Smith, former Microsoft president, wrote about technology as both a useful tool and something that can be weaponized, including resistance to dictatorial government pressure on tech companies. The host says every argument in the book aged very well and applies directly to AI.

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