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167 - Eliezer is Wrong. We’re NOT Going to Die with Robin Hanson

Bankless

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Navigating AI's Uncharted Future

This chapter introduces a renowned economics professor and discusses the concept of polymathy in his research. It critically analyzes existential fears linked to artificial intelligence, particularly emphasizing predictions of AI's potential threat to humanity. The conversation explores the implications of self-improving AI systems, highlighting the dangers of losing oversight as they evolve beyond human control.

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