Doom Debates
AI Could Give Humans MORE Control — Ozzie Gooen
Apr 24, 2025
Ozzie Gooen, founder of the Quantified Uncertainty Research Institute, delves into the fascinating world of AI safety and forecasting tools. He discusses the importance of high-quality discourse in tackling AI risks and the role of Bayesian modeling in decision-making. Ozzie shares insights on innovative software like Guesstimate and Metaforecast, enhancing prediction accuracy. The conversation touches on effective altruism, the ethical responsibilities within the community, and the philosophical implications of population ethics as AI takes on greater societal roles.
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Quick takeaways
- Ozzie Gooen emphasizes the importance of creating software tools that enhance public decision-making in the context of AI uncertainties.
- The podcast highlights the need for high-quality discourse around AI risks to combat shallow communication on social media.
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Introduction of Ozzy Gouin
Ozzy Gouin is introduced as a guest, having been associated with the Singularity Summit and the Machine Intelligence Research Institute. He has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and has experience as a research scholar at the Future of Humanity Institute. In 2019, he founded the Quantified Uncertainty Research Institute, which focuses on forecasting and epistemic tools to better decision-making for society. His work has resulted in several open-source software tools aimed at enhancing advanced prediction modeling.
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