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Purpose, Pleasure, and Meaning in a World Without Work (with Nicholas Bostrom)

May 20, 2024
01:16:32
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Oxford philosopher Nicholas Bostrom explores a post-work society with advanced AI where leisure, art, and religion take center stage. They discuss the pursuit of artificial bliss, creating virtual avatars for human connections, parallels between technology and religious ideals, and the importance of enchantment in modern life.
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Quick takeaways

  • In a world with advanced AI and robots, individuals may struggle to find purpose and value without traditional jobs, leading to a reevaluation of a fulfilling human existence.
  • Societal structures may shift towards appreciating art, literature, and nature in a post-work society, cultivating different values and priorities.

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The Shift Towards a World of Material Abundance and Infinite Leisure

In the podcast, philosopher Nicholas Bostrom discusses his new book, 'Deep Utopia,' focusing on the concept of a 'solved world' where advanced technology leads to unimaginable material abundance and infinite leisure. In this world, robots and AI can surpass human capabilities, prompting questions about the meaning and purpose of human life in a society where practical problems are solved by machines.

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