Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal Daniel Schmachtenberger: Ai Risks & The Metacrisis
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May 17, 2023 
Daniel Schmachtenberger, a systems thinker and co-founder of the Consilience Project, dives into pressing issues like the risks of AI and nuclear threats. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the metacrisis, examining the unsustainable nature of exponential economic growth. The podcast also discusses how consciousness relates to complex systems and the alignment problem of AI, advocating for ethical frameworks in technology. Schmachtenberger highlights the urgency of global cooperation to navigate the challenges posed by these advancements.
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The Metacrisis
- The metacrisis refers to multiple interacting global catastrophic risks.
- These risks include climate change, inequality, and technological advancements.
Exponential Growth Dependence
- Modern economies depend on exponential growth due to interest and financial systems.
- This creates pressure for continuous physical growth, straining natural resources.
Consciousness and Substrate
- Daniel Schmachtenberger rejects strong computationalism and emergent physicalism.
- He believes self-organization and embodiment are key to consciousness.