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AGI Is Here You Just Don’t Realize It Yet w/ Mo Gawdat & Salim Ismail | EP #153

Feb 27, 2025
Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google [X] and author on happiness, teams up with Salim Ismail, founding executive director of Singularity University, to dive deep into the fascinating world of artificial general intelligence (AGI). They discuss its dual nature—potentials for hope versus the fears it raises. The conversation touches on redefining individual purpose in an AI-driven age, the future of jobs, and how AI could revolutionize health and societal dynamics, all while emphasizing the importance of ethical integration.
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Quick takeaways

  • The rapid advancements in AGI are redefining societal roles and posing challenges in governance, education, and employment.
  • AI's dual nature presents both opportunities for a better quality of life and risks of exacerbating societal inequalities and control.

Deep dives

Predictions on AGI and Its Speed

There are predictions that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) will be achieved by 2025, however, some assert that it has already been realized. The rapid advancements in AI have led to dramatic changes in society, impacting jobs, education, and governance. As companies and countries race to develop these technologies, it's unclear whether the outcomes will lead to a utopian future or a dystopian one. The conversation highlights the need for society to understand the implications of these advancements and prepare for the consequences they may bring.

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