A discussion on the perspectives and doubts surrounding progress and morality. From reflecting on societal advancements and changing values to exploring the decline of morality over time, the speakers delve into the complexities and unintended consequences of progress and question its impact on the human experience.
It seems obvious that moral artificial intelligence would be better than the alternative. But psychologist Paul Bloom of the University of Toronto thinks moral AI is not just a meaningless goal but a bad one. Listen as Bloom and EconTalk's Russ Roberts have a wide-ranging conversation about the nature of AI, the nature of morality, and the value of ensuring that we mortals can keep doing stupid or terrible things.