Doom Debates AI Could Give Humans MORE Control — Ozzie Gooen
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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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Guesstimate: Probabilistic Forecasting Tool
- Guesstimate revolutionizes forecasting by using cells that hold probability distributions, not just single numbers.
- It provides a realistic range of outcomes, reflecting uncertain but valuable decision-making information.
Use AI to Evaluate Reading Material
- Use AI to automatically evaluate text for biases and clarity to improve content quality.
- LLM-powered annotation can help readers better assess information and spot errors they might miss.
Reinterpreting Repugnant Conclusion
- The repugnant conclusion depends on where you set the threshold of life's minimal value.
- Adjusting that threshold shifts ethical reasoning, showing the conclusion isn't an inherent problem.
