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167 - Eliezer is Wrong. We’re NOT Going to Die with Robin Hanson

Apr 17, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Robin Hanson, a Professor of Economics at George Mason University, challenges dire predictions about AI domination. He argues that rather than being enslaved, humans might be treated as pets by evolved AIs. The discussion takes intriguing turns to explore the possibility of competing AIs, concerns over regulatory threats, and the peculiar analogy of alien civilizations spreading like cancer. Rich with insights on both AI and crypto, this dialogue invites listeners to rethink humanity's future in an increasingly complex technological landscape.
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  • The assumption that AI's have the ability to improve themselves in a significant way is not guaranteed and requires multiple factors to align.
  • Owners or creators of AI may have the ability to intervene and prevent harmful or destructive actions.

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AI's improving themselves and the assumption of its scale

In the podcast, the assumption was made that AI's have the ability to improve themselves in a big and lumpy way, allowing for broad and significant advancements in their capabilities. However, this assumption is not a given and requires multiple factors to align.

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