Future Archaeologists AI's Legacy & Digital Artifacts [Short]

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Is Artificial Intelligence an all-knowing oracle, or is it just a mirror reflecting our own messy, biased humanity? In this episode of The Anthropology of Tech, I’m joined by the brilliant Angelo Paolillo - an Ethical Digital Strategist, Developer, and Educator with over 20 years of experience at tech giants like IBM, Google, and LinkedIn.

Together, we strip away the "magic" of AI to reveal the invisible human labor and cultural biases that power the systems we use every day. From the dangers of confusing the "map" for the "territory" to a fascinating thought experiment about what future archaeologists will find in our digital ruins, this conversation challenges us to rethink our relationship with technology.

If we want to build a future that values human dignity, we don't just need better code—we need more philosophy, ethics, and anthropology in the room.

In this episode, we cover:
00:00 - Introduction: Meeting Angelo & The "Googler" Mindset
02:24 - The Human Behind the Machine: Invisible Labor in Tech
04:00 - Defining AI: It’s Bigger Than Just LLMs
05:03 - Data Bias vs. Algorithmic Bias: How Skin Tone & Culture Get Skewed
07:28 - The "Food Delivery" Analogy: Ignoring the Human Cost of Convenience
09:07 - Dismantling the Myth of AI as a Divine Oracle
11:18 - AI as a Cultural Mapmaker: Western Bias in Global Models
12:20 - The Map is Not the Territory: A Lesson from Gregory Bateson
15:59 - The Archaeology of the Future: What Will We Leave Behind?
19:00 - E-Waste, Rare Minerals, and The Legacy of Data Centers
21:26 - Why We Need Humanities & Social Sciences in Tech Development

Angelo Paolillo is an ethical digital strategist and founder focused on building technology with integrity. He bridges the gap between the machinery of Big Tech and genuine human experience.

Valerie Nilsson is an Anthropologist and Google AI Strategist. This podcast is not associated with Google, this work focuses on the human side of artificial intelligence and how it shapes our culture and future.

Let’s discuss: If a future archaeologist dug up your digital footprint 1,000 years from now, what would they think your values were? Let me know in the comments!#AI #AnthropologyOfAI #TechEthics #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalStrategy #FutureOfTech #DataBias #PhilosophyOfTechnology #HumanCenteredDesign #Podcast