Dwarkesh Podcast Joseph Carlsmith - Utopia, AI, & Infinite Ethics
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Aug 3, 2022 
Joseph Carlsmith, a senior research analyst at Open Philanthropy and a philosophy doctoral student at Oxford, dives into the fascinating interplay between utopia and artificial intelligence. He discusses the ethical implications of AI development and the concept of infinite ethics, reshaping our understanding of decision-making in an infinite universe. Carlsmith also critiques the recklessness of humanity's present actions, urging a long-term perspective, and examines the complexities of human versus AI computational power. His insights provoke deep reflections on the future.
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Utopia and Alienation
- The future might initially seem alienating to us due to the vast differences in values and experiences.
- However, with deeper understanding and adaptation, we might eventually come to appreciate its goodness.
The Potential of Utopia
- Utopias represent profoundly better futures, offering a radical improvement over our current world.
- We often underestimate the potential for positive change, anchoring our utopian visions too closely to the status quo.
Recognizing Utopia
- A true utopia may be so different from our present experience that it would initially seem alien.
- Achieving utopia involves a gradual process of increasing wisdom and cognitive capacity, making it recognizable after such a transformation.
