The Great Antidote

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Tech Panic, Then and Now: Judge Glock on AI, Regulation, and Real Harms
Friday, 7 November, 2025

Send us a textIs tech panic new—or just history on repeat? Judge Glock (Manhattan Institute) walks through what past tech scares (lead gasoline, CFCs, TV) got right and wrong, why “externalities” matter more than vibes, and how to think about AI regulation today—transparency mandates, liability vs. preclearance, “AI pauses,” and realistic optimism. We end with his own journey from socialism to markets. Support the showNever miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.