The chapter delves into the concepts of utopia and dystopia in literature and society, exploring how attempts at creating ideal societies have often led to skepticism. It also discusses the potential consequences of AI advancements on human jobs and envisions a post-work society where automation takes over most tasks, leading to a shift towards a society of leisure. The conversation further delves into how technological advancements could impact human existence, questioning the meaning of fulfillment, purpose, and potential boredom in a world where practical problems are solved.
Nick Bostrom is a philosopher, professor at the University of Oxford and an author
For generations, the future of humanity was envisioned as a sleek, vibrant utopia filled with remarkable technological advancements where machines and humans would thrive together. As we stand on the supposed brink of that future, it appears quite different from our expectations. So what does humanity's future actually hold?
Expect to learn what it means to live in a perfectly solved world, whether we are more likely heading toward a utopia or a catastrophe, how humans will find a meaning in a world that no longer needs our contributions, what the future of religion could look like, a breakdown of all the different stages we will move through on route to a final utopia, the current state of AI safety & risk and much more...