#314 – Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Paperclip Paradox
This chapter examines the hypothetical dangers of advanced AI, particularly through the lens of a 'paperclip maximizer' that relentlessly pursues a singular goal. It explores how such focused optimization could lead to unforeseen complexities and existential risks, raising questions about the nature of intelligence and potential consequences for humanity. The discussion also reflects on the evolutionary processes that could give rise to complexity from simplicity within a universe governed by basic laws.
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