Liberalism in the Age of AI. Revisiting Fukuyama
Abstract: This talk revisits Fukuyama’s account of liberalism in the context of the rise of artificial intelligence. It critically discusses Fukuyama’s reflections on the direction of human history and raises the question of whether classical liberalism is contingent on aspects of human cognition and nature that AI may fundamentally alter or challenge. The talk considers both the threats posed by AI, e.g., technological totalitarianism and increased economic and power inequalities, and its promises of improving knowledge and democratic institutions. It assesses the resilience of liberalism amid transformative technological change and questions how its principles can withstand the challenges posed by AI.
Prоf. D.Sc. Alexander Kanev is a professor at the Department of History of Philosophy at the St. Kliment Ohridski University in Sofia.