

Ep. 61: Dwarkesh Patel & Niklas Debate Existential Risk of AI, Technical Possibilities & Limitations and the Influence of Political Authority
Aug 15, 2023
Dwarkesh Patel & Niklas debate the existential risk of AI and its technical possibilities. They discuss the influence of political authority and the challenges of regulating AI. They also explore the hardware component and human-level models in AI. The podcast covers the risks and benefits of AI, the spread of nuclear weapons, and plans for podcast growth.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Debate on AI Existential Risk
01:41 • 13min
Exploring the Hardware Component and Human-Level Models in AI
14:45 • 2min
Interview with Michael Humor: LMS, Category Error, and the Chinese Room
16:29 • 5min
The Risks and Benefits of AI
21:36 • 18min
Private Actors and the Spread of Nuclear Weapons
39:54 • 17min
Career Plans and Podcast Growth
56:55 • 2min
Connecting with the Podcast and Life Insurance Ad
58:44 • 2min