An AI... Utopia? (Nick Bostrom, Oxford)
The Michael Shermer Show
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Exploring Human Life Extension and Population Dynamics
The chapter delves into the concept of extending human life expectancy, discussing the challenges and implications of living for 200 or 300 years. It also explores the interplay between increasing lifespans, declining birth rates, and the potential need for humanity to become a multi-planetary species to avert resource and population crises. The conversation extends to discussing timelines for achieving superintelligence, the Fermi paradox, the simulation hypothesis, and the intricate relationship between virtual reality and physical bodies.
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