Adam Jones

Adam Jones delves into accelerationist theory, e/acc, and techno-optimism. They discuss the origins of accelerationism, critique techno-elites, and explore the intersection of power dynamics in a cyberpunk reality. The conversation covers Nick Land's influence, the need to break current systems, and the implications of accelerating intelligence towards a techno-capital singularity.

AI Alignment expert Adam Jones discusses aligning AIs with human intentions to prevent disasters. Topics include resilience and security in AI systems, outer and inner misalignment examples, and the ambiguity of failures in AI alignment.

Adam Jones, author at BlueDot Impact, discusses various risks of AI such as biased algorithms, bioterrorism, power misuse, job displacement, and potential catastrophic scenarios leading to human extinction. The podcast explores how AI technologies can exacerbate social polarization, invade privacy, and centralize control of information, emphasizing the need to address emerging AI risks proactively.