The interview isn't very intellectual, and even rambles, but blame the reporter for that. Lanier's a great thinker. I'll add my own danger: AI/VR could lead us

The interview isn't very intellectual, and even rambles, but blame the reporter for that. Lanier's a great thinker. I'll add my own danger: AI/VR could lead us to each live in our own realities. When you watch the evening news, it'll be specifically written for you, and won't get any of the scrutiny that a broadcast watched by millions would get. Or, you go watch the president's State of the Union, and get served a custom speech written to appeal to your particular psychological profile. This'll be possible on day, and it gives me Deus Ex vibes.