Programming as Power

Michael discusses the transformative idea that programming is akin to literacy, asserting that just as reading empowers individuals to engage with society, programming enables them to shape technology. He reflects on the implications of widespread programming skills, suggesting that a more knowledgeable populace could reduce the overpowering influence of software on daily life. Currently, he is exploring the themes in "The Alignment Problem," hinting at the ongoing complexities of human interaction with machines.