Warning Shots The Book That Could Wake Up the World to AI Risk | Warning Shots #9
Sep 14, 2025
A new AI safety book aims to awaken public consciousness about extinction risks. The hosts discuss its accessible arguments, including powerful analogies that simplify complex ideas. They emphasize the urgency of political and grassroots action to prevent catastrophe. Media reactions are critiqued, drawing parallels to the film 'Don't Look Up.' The potential impact of the book's message could redefine the AI safety movement. It's a rallying cry for awareness and change, highlighting the need for public engagement.
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Compact Case For Imminent AI Risk
- The new book
Star-Studded Book Launch Party
- Liron is hosting an online launch party on release day with many prominent guests.
- The event includes a live interview with Eliezer the day before and a three-hour launch stream on release day.
Doom From Optimistic Extrapolation
- Eliezer frames extreme AI risk as an extension of optimism about technological progress rather than pessimism.
- Parables make complex alignment failures easy for nonexperts to grasp.