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Introduction
Exploring the potential for AI becoming the center of civilization and the concept of AI gods for different civilizations. Also discussing AI-human fusion and intelligence amplification.
Balaji Srinivasan, investor, former CTO at Coinbase and GP at a16z, and writer of The Network State, joins Nathan to discuss polytheistic AI and AI gods, human-AI symbiosis, how AI will be controlled, and much more. If you need an ecommerce platform, check out our sponsor Shopify: https://shopify.com/cognitive for a $1/month trial period.
We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) - Episode Preview
(00:06:07) - Evolution of AI Systems
(00:09:39) - Challenges of AI Robustness
(00:29:54) - Intersection of AI and Politics
(00:52:14) - Regulation
(00:52:44) - Slippery slope of precedent setting
(00:54:00) - Role of AI in political chaos
(00:54:41) - Emergence of decentralized AI
(01:05:39) - AI's future as amplified intelligence
(01:1300) - Polytheistic model of AI
(01:32:00) - Role of AI in Habitat Degradation
(01:33:32) - AI's ability to do differential diagnosis
(01:34:04) - ABC of economic apocalypse: AI, Bitcoin, China
(01:36:00) - Evolution of AI in chess and medicine
(01:38:22) - Difference between AI existential threat and economic disruption
(01:40:19) - Impact of cryptography on public infrastructure
(02:07:40) - Role of tribalism in AI
This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.
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