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Mentioned in 80 episodes

If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies

Book • 2025

This book delves into the potential risks of advanced artificial intelligence, arguing that the development of superintelligence could lead to catastrophic consequences for humanity.

The authors present a compelling case for the need for careful consideration and regulation of AI development.

They explore various scenarios and potential outcomes, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the challenges posed by rapidly advancing AI capabilities.

The book is written in an accessible style, making complex ideas understandable to a broad audience.

It serves as a call to action, urging policymakers and researchers to prioritize AI safety and prevent potential existential threats.

Mentioned by

Blaise Aguera y Arcas

Mentioned in 80 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

to introduce Eliezer Yudkowsky as a co-author and AI apocalypse warner.

1,370 snips

Ep. 377: The Case Against Superintelligence

Mentioned by

Sam Harris

as the upcoming book by

Eliezer Yudkowsky

and

Nate Soares

on the dangers of superhuman AI.

384 snips

#434 — Can We Survive AI?

Mentioned by

Andy Mills

as a book co-authored by

Nate Soares

and Eliezer Yudkowsky, about the dangers of superintelligence.

353 snips

EP 6: The AI Doomers

Mentioned by

Nathan Labenz

as the work of Eliezer Yudkaski, known as the prophet of AI doom.

169 snips

What AI Means for Students & Teachers: My Keynote from the Michigan Virtual AI Summit

Mentioned by

Blaise Aguera y Arcas

as a contrast to his own concerns, referring to Eliezer Yudkowsky's views on AI.

133 snips

Google Researcher Shows Life "Emerges From Code" - Blaise Agüera y Arcas

Mentioned by

Sam Parr

who says that he has not read it, although he does not plan to.

127 snips

Story Of The Most Important Founder You've Never Heard Of

Mentioned by

Tristan Harris

as a provocative title by Eliezer Yudkowsky regarding the dangers of AI.

124 snips

Feed Drop: "Into the Machine" with Tobias Rose-Stockwell

Mentioned by

Liron Shapira

when comparing his position to Eliezer Yudkowsky's.

83 snips

David Deutschian vs. Eliezer Yudkowskian Debate: Will AGI Cooperate With Humanity? — With Brett Hall

Released by

Eliezer Yudkowsky

and

Nate Soares

, its message is fully condensed in that title.

81 snips

#434 - Can We Survive AI?

Mentioned by

Nate Soares

as his new book, hitting shelves September 16th, using an analogy to humans and human evolution.

80 snips

Will AI superintelligence kill us all? (with Nate Soares)

Mentioned by

Liron Shapira

as a new book by Eliezer Yudkowsky that made it to the New York Times bestseller list.

77 snips

Liron Debunks The Most Common “AI Won't Kill Us" Arguments

Mentioned by

Josh Clark

as a book by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soros that is a call to arms to get humanity in action.

71 snips

How Dolphins Work!

Mentioned by

Jim Rutt

as a New York Times bestseller, discussing AI alignment.

70 snips

EP 325 Joe Edelman on Full-Stack AI Alignment

Recommended by

Max Tegmark

as the most important book of the decade, calling out the lack of safety plans in AI development.

69 snips

“If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies” Party — Max Tegmark, Liv Boeree, Emmett Shear, Gary Marcus, Rob Miles & more!

Mentioned by

Nate Hagens

as a book recently published on the risks of artificial superintelligence.

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If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: How Artificial Superintelligence Might Wipe Out Our Entire Species with Nate Soares

Mentioned by

Robert Wright

, capturing Eliezer Yudkowsky's attitude toward building artificial superintelligence.

55 snips

Robert Wright Interrogates the Eliezer Yudkowsky AI Doom Position

Mentioned by

Brett Hall

as an example of AI doomerism with a catchy title, written by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares.

52 snips

Ep 248: AI and Philosophy of Science

Mentioned by

Troy Young

, who heard several podcasts about this book and its arguments about AI risks.

48 snips

Age of Extremes

Mentioned by

Josh Clark

as a new book about AI.

48 snips

Who are the Zizians?

Mentioned by

Nate Soares

as the reason why he and Eliezer Yudkowsky wanted to have the AI conversation in the mainstream.

47 snips

Why Building Superintelligence Means Human Extinction (with Nate Soares)

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