Understanding how society changes itself as it develops intelligence-extending technologies is key to recognising appropriate measures for both developing and regulating AI. In this talk Professor Joanna J Bryson roots “AI ethics” in the history and even prehistory of intelligent artefacts like language and writing, then describes the role of intelligence and communication in cooperation and competition. From here she looks at the political economy of distance-reducing technologies more generally, and information communication technologies, including AI in particular. Finally she makes concrete recommendations about what this implies about how we should incorporate AI technologies into our discourse, households, and laws. For more information about Joanna and her talk, and a podcast interview, see: https://www.anthtechconf.co.uk/speaker/joanna-bryson