Robert Downey Jr., Ayad Akhtar and Bartlett Sher on Truthful Lies in AI, Art and Politics
\u201cDigital machines are not just remaking stories, they're remaking us.\u201d So says Oscar-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. as the titular character in his Broadway debut, MCNEAL. Kara talks with Downey Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher about the play and the thorny questions it raises around truth, lies and power in the AI age. They also discuss who is responsible for creating a new \u201csocial contract\u201d around AI. Plus: Kara and Robert get into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and whether Downey is more like Elon Musk as Tony Stark aka Iron Man or in his upcoming role as Dr. Doom.\nQuestions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find Kara on Threads @karaswisher\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices