Johnathan Bi How to AGI-Proof Your Life | Nick Bostrom
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Mar 1, 2025 
In this engaging discussion with Nick Bostrom, an Oxford University professor and pioneering thinker in AI safety, he delves into how AI is reshaping human roles. Bostrom addresses the future of education amidst AI disruptions, advocating for a balance between traditional skills and new demands. He explores the significance of maintaining meaningful human relationships despite technological advances. The dialogue also tackles the philosophical implications of pleasure and the quest for purpose in a potentially utopian society, sparking thought-provoking insights on values in an AI-dominated world.
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Learning's Value
- Traditional learning remains crucial for now: reading, thinking, and self-reflection.
- Direct skill download via neurotechnology requires advanced superintelligence, a distant prospect.
Philosophy's Deadline
- Philosophy might have a deadline due to AI or human cognitive enhancement.
- Focus on philosophical questions with timely relevance, not just eternal ones.
Human-Centric Professions
- Some professions might endure due to the demand for human service, not just functional attributes.
- Priests, prostitutes, and politicians exemplify roles where human involvement is intrinsically valued.
