

EP2 Robin Hanson – Decision Making and “The Age of Em”
18 snips Jul 8, 2019
Robin Hanson, an Associate Professor of Economics, discusses the societal impact of brain emulations explored in 'Black Mirror' and 'The Age of Em'. They analyze the intricate design of the human brain and the potential competition between AI and humans. The podcast also covers rates of change, the Fermi Paradox, the great filter, and the surprising aspects of medicine. They delve into the institutional design of politics and highlight the importance of reforming questions and perspectives.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Brain Emulations in 'Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too'
01:41 • 17min
The Complex Design of the Human Brain and AI Competition
18:37 • 18min
Rates of Change, Economic Measures, and Productivity
36:44 • 2min
Population Growth, Per Capita Wealth, and the Fermi Paradox
38:17 • 5min
The Great Filter and the Trajectory of Civilizations
42:53 • 7min
Search for Advanced Life on Distant Planets
49:39 • 9min
Observing Reactions from Afar
58:46 • 8min
The Surprising Details of Medicine
01:06:42 • 11min
Understanding the Institutional Design of Politics
01:17:31 • 4min
Reforming Questions and Perspectives
01:21:49 • 16min