#365 – Sam Harris: Trump, Pandemic, Twitter, Elon, Bret, IDW, Kanye, AI & UFOs
Lex Fridman Podcast
AI, UFOs, and the Quest for Meaning
This chapter examines the intersection of advanced artificial intelligence and the societal fascination with UFOs, reflecting on public apathy towards potential alien contact amidst other global crises. It discusses the philosophical and ethical concerns surrounding superintelligent beings and the inherent risks of misinformation in today's technology-driven landscape. The conversation humorously contemplates human behaviors and governance in a future where colonizing Mars becomes a reality, revealing that fundamental human nature persists even in extraordinary circumstances.
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