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Four: Rohin Shah on DeepMind and trying to fairly hear out both AI doomers and doubters

The 80,000 Hours Podcast on Artificial Intelligence (September 2023)

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Empirical Evidence vs. Theoretical Arguments

The chapter discusses the tendency to prioritize empirical evidence over theoretical arguments in science and engineering. It highlights the danger of this approach when dealing with technologies with uncertain trends and emphasizes the importance of thinking conceptually and long-term to anticipate potential risks.

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