80k After Hours Highlights: #163 – Toby Ord on the perils of maximising the good that you do
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Oct 25, 2023 Toby Ord discusses the trade-offs of maximizing one metric and the risks of optimizing AI. We explore the concept of moral trade and the impact of virtue as a multiplier on projects. Also, learn about a collection of restored and unseen Earth photographs from the Apollo program.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Maximizing Happiness and the Risks of Optimization
04:27 • 12min
Exploring Moral Trade and Personal Character in Effective Altruism
16:27 • 3min
Exploring the Impact of Virtue as a Multiplier on Projects
19:34 • 4min
Exploring High-Quality Photos of the Earth from Space
23:34 • 4min