#160 - Mark Suman - Who Controls AI Will Control Society
Published: March 25, 2026
Duration: 1:39:22
AI isn't just getting smarter - it's getting more personal.
In this episode, Mark Suman explains how modern AI systems are learning not just what we know, but how we think. From "thought capture" to behavioural influence, this is a shift from tools that assist us… to systems that can guide us.
We explore the incentives behind AI: data collection, engagement loops, and the economic pressure to centralise intelligence. What happens when those systems are controlled by governments, corporations, or both?
The conversation expands into something deeper - power, autonomy, and whether individuals ca...