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Mentioned in 106 episodes

Superintelligence

Paths, Dangers, Strategies

Book • 2014

In this book, Nick Bostrom delves into the implications of creating superintelligence, which could surpass human intelligence in all domains.

He discusses the potential dangers, such as the loss of human control over such powerful entities, and presents various strategies to ensure that superintelligences align with human values.

The book examines the 'AI control problem' and the need to endow future machine intelligence with positive values to prevent existential risks.

Mentioned by

Marc Andreessen

William MacAskill

Duncan Trussell

Chris Williamson

Mentioned in 106 episodes

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Mentioned by

Marc Andreessen

in the discussion of AI risks.

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Mentioned by

Ben Mann

as a book that made the challenges of AI alignment feel real to him.

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Mentioned by

Peter Thiel

as the author of "Superintelligence", a book exploring the potential dangers of advanced AI.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book exploring potential dangers and strategies related to superintelligent AI.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in relation to Yuval Harari's op-ed on AI.

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Mentioned by

Martin Casado

while discussing Nick Bostrom's work on AI and simulation.

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Mentioned by

Mike Israetel

in the context of AI risk and the alignment problem.

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Mentioned by

Paul Roetzer

as being read by Demis Hassabis, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book he is currently reading for research purposes.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a book previously discussed with

William MacAskill

.

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Mentioned by

Keach Hagey

as a book that was widely read in 2014 among those interested in AGI, reflecting the cultural moment surrounding AI.

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Mentioned by

Tim Urban

as a book that significantly shaped his understanding of AI and its potential impact.

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Mentioned by Speaker 1 when discussing the potential impact of superintelligence.

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Mentioned by

Sam Harris

when discussing AI safety and the range of attitudes towards the risks of AI.

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Mentioned by

Duncan Trussell

when discussing the potential for superintelligence.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as a book he read discussing superintelligence and existential risks.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

when discussing the potential dangers of AGI.

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Aanbevolen door

Wietse Hage

als een goede introductie tot superintelligentie voor het grote publiek.

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