Live Interview with Eli Lopian on AM970 – Shake It Off
Last Sunday, I went live on AM970’s “Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas, LIVE!” – a sharp, fast-talking radio show based in New York City that doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths. (https://shakeitofflive.com)
We talked about AI, ethics, law… and the one quote that set everything off:
“AI should write our laws. But it should never judge us.”
That’s not just a punchy soundbite — it’s the heart of AICracy, and the reason I believe we need to rethink how societies are governed in the age of intelligence.
🔍 What We Covered
- Why democracy feels broken in 2025
- What AI can do better — and what it must never touch
- The difference between judgment and enforcement
- How laws written by AI might actually serve people better — if we build in transparency, oversight, and ethics
- The real reason people fear AI (spoiler: it’s not about the tech)
⚡ 3 Interview Highlights
1. The Moral Line
“AI should write our laws. But it should never judge us.”
Humans deserve judgment by humans. Period.
2. The Mirror Metaphor
“We don’t fear AI. We fear ourselves. AI is just a mirror.”
What if AI’s real danger is that it shows us what we already are?
3. The Future of Lawmaking
“We can’t trust humans to make laws anymore. That’s why we need machines to do it — with checks, balances, and full transparency.”
A bold case for intelligence without bias.
🎧 Listen to the Full Interview
shakeitofflive-interview Start from minute 23
📘 Dive Deeper
Read the book: AICracy: Beyond Democracy
Amazon #1 Bestseller in AI, Computer Science, and Political Philosophy.
📚 FAQ
What is “AICracy”?
AICracy is a governance philosophy proposed by Eli Lopian that argues for using artificial intelligence to draft laws, manage complex systems, and enhance democratic structures — while preserving human oversight for moral decisions.
What did Eli Lopian say on AM970?
He discussed AI’s potential to write laws, the ethical boundary of judgment, and why transparency and accountability must remain human-led.
Why shouldn’t AI judge us?
Because AI lacks moral accountability. Writing laws can be data-driven. Judgment must remain human.
Where can I hear the full interview?
At ShakeItOffLive.com — Eli’s segment begins around minute 23.
