In this special episode of Liberty RoundTable, host Sam Bushman welcomes Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger and guest Lance Migliaccio for a deep dive into the future of technology, faith, and freedom. The conversation explores the challenges of bias in AI, the control of information, the role of open-source data, and the philosophical questions raised by rapid technological change.

The guests discuss the importance of standards, transparency, and human judgment in the digital age, while also reflecting on the enduring value of faith and the risks of manipulation in online platforms. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, ethics, and society.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Show introduction and opening remarks
• 0:59 – Meet Larry Sanger: Wikipedia, standards, and the Knowledge Standards Foundation
• 2:25 – Wikipedia’s challenges and the need for reform
• 3:12 – Technology’s double-edged sword: control, manipulation, and faith
• 7:09 – AI, religion, and the risk of a “godless” digital world
• 10:39 – Who controls AI? Corporations, open source, and transparency
• 13:33 – Wikipedia’s neutrality, Elon Musk, and the future of knowledge platforms
• 15:53 – The impact of data sources and shadow banning on AI
• 19:09 – The black box of AI: training data, bias, and manipulation
• 22:03 – Deepfakes, bot farms, and the credibility crisis
• 25:14 – Is AI trying to be “above God”? Transhumanism and philosophical questions
• 28:03 – Human involvement in knowledge creation and the limits of AI
• 31:24 – Call for action: Get involved, sign the petition, and support neutral resources
• 32:39 – Final thoughts, faith, and the importance of unbiased experts
• 36:00 – News updates, community announcements, and sponsor messages
• 41:00 – Reflections on the future: government, society, and technology
• 46:00 – Closing segment: key takeaways and gratitude to guests
• 53:00 – Final call to action and show sign-off

Call to Action:

If you care about the future of knowledge and the importance of independent, neutral information, visit larrysanger.org to learn more and sign the petition for the Nine Theses on knowledge standards. Get involved—your participation can make a difference! And don’t forget to subscribe to Liberty RoundTable for more in-depth conversations on technology, faith, and freedom.