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Episode 2512: Adam Becker on AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity

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AI, Eugenics, and Control

This chapter explores the troubling parallels between apartheid-era ideologies and modern beliefs in Silicon Valley, particularly concerning eugenics and artificial intelligence. It critiques the oversimplified views on intelligence and the dangerous pursuit of superintelligent AI, questioning the motivations behind these developments. The discussion highlights the need for a critical reassessment of the true risks posed by AI, moving beyond sensational fears to address immediate societal concerns.

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