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#213 – Will MacAskill on AI causing a “century in a decade” – and how we're completely unprepared

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Acceleration of Ideas and AI

This chapter explores how rapid advancements in AI technology could revolutionize societal ideas and intellectual thought, reminiscent of historical shifts caused by movements like communism and feminism. It examines the potential challenges, ethical concerns, and societal resistance to these changes, as well as the dynamics of intelligence explosions and their impacts on productivity and industry. The discussion highlights the risks and implications of increased technological capabilities, particularly in the context of military enhancements and the uneven benefits across different governance systems.

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