Do Explain with Christofer Lövgren

#31.2 - Problematic Probability, with Ben Chugg

Aug 1, 2021
In this discussion, Ben Chugg, a research fellow at Stanford Law School with expertise in math and computer science, dives into intriguing philosophical topics. They explore Pascal's mugging and the pitfalls of probability, questioning traditional decision-making. The conversation shifts to cliodynamics, highlighting the unpredictability of history. Ethical implications of AI and immortality spark reflections on societal values and mental health. Lastly, they confront the complexities of suffering and longtermism, critiquing effective altruism's direction.
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