Artificial Intelligence and Barbarism _ A Conceptual Map (4)

This video presents a conceptual map of the book “Artificial Intelligence and Barbarism,” by dr. Alexandros Schismenos (Athens School, 2025). It examines how artificial intelligence reshapes society through the tension between digital reason, algorithmic domination, and the possibilities for democratic, commons‑based autonomy. This presentation connects to broader discussions in AI ethics, critical theory, and the philosophy of technology, including debates on automation, digital governance, and the social consequences of artificial intelligence. It offers a conceptual framework for understanding how algorithmic systems shape labor, autonomy, and democratic possibilities. Topics covered include: • AI as a force of social transformation • Algorithmic governance and new forms of domination • Automation, labor, and digital capitalism • Human autonomy vs. technological barbarism • Democratic and commons‑based approaches to AI • Critical theory perspectives on artificial intellige