

Methods of Rationality in the Time of Hype
Oct 13, 2023
Entrepreneur Sam Altman joins host Nate to discuss the history of the rationality movement, the influence of Harry Potter fan fiction, the challenges of navigating social hierarchies, the impact of Twitter on AI discourse, and the ethical implications of using human data.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality
01:40 • 11min
The Influence of Eliezer Yudkowsky and the Transition from Hype to Reality
12:12 • 3min
Navigating Social Hierarchy and Challenging Perspectives
15:32 • 2min
Exploring Distinctions and Overlaps in Concepts and the Influence of Twitter
17:51 • 2min
Twitter's Demise and the Impact on AI Discourse
19:34 • 17min
Maintaining Integrity in the VC Ecosystem
36:07 • 7min
Ethical Implications of Using Human Data
42:51 • 11min