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Mentioned in 111 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

Chris Williamson

William MacAskill

Duncan Trussell

Mentioned in 111 episodes

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Mentioned by

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in the discussion of AI risks.

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Mentioned by

Ben Mann

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Mentioned by

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as an earlier source of information regarding AI, before the LLM boom.

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

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

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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

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Mentioned by

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in the context of AI risk and the alignment problem.

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Mentioned by

Paul Roetzer

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Mentioned by

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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

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as a book he is currently reading for research purposes.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a book previously discussed with

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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

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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as a book he read discussing superintelligence and existential risks.

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