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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Are We Living in a Simulation? Nick Bostrom (2022)
Sep 17, 2024
In a thought-provoking discussion, guest Nick Bostrom, a Professor at Oxford and founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute, dives into the simulation hypothesis. He explores whether we might be living in a simulation created by an advanced civilization. The conversation unveils intriguing ideas about AI, its potential for creativity and consciousness, and the philosophical implications of technological advancements. Bostrom also discusses existential threats to humanity and the search for extraterrestrial life, questioning our place in the universe.
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- Nick Bostrom outlines three potential scenarios for civilizations regarding technological maturity, emphasizing the existential risks they face in advancing.
- The concept of superintelligence is not solely about advanced AI capabilities, but includes strategies and ethical considerations tied to its evolution.
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Possibilities of Technological Maturity
The discussion highlights three possibilities regarding civilizations and their technological maturity. Firstly, it suggests that among all civilizations, very few reach a state of technological maturity before facing existential risks. Secondly, those that do achieve technological maturity may choose not to utilize their capabilities for creating advanced simulations of conscious beings. Lastly, the conversation entertains the intriguing idea that we might currently be living within a computer simulation, raising questions about the nature of reality and technological limits.
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