Brendan McCord
AI entrepreneur and founder of the Cosmos Institute. He discusses Friedrich Hayek's work in this lecture.
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Dec 14, 2024 • 50min
Ep 105: What Can Aristotle Teach Us About AI? Training "Philosopher Builders" with Brendan McCord of the Cosmos Institute
Brendan McCord, founder of the Cosmos Institute and AI entrepreneur, discusses the vital interplay between philosophy and technology. He outlines how a lack of foundational values could lead to an authoritarian future, emphasizing the need for 'philosopher builders.' The conversation delves into four dominant approaches to AI, critiques the accelerationist mindset, and promotes principles like decentralization and autonomy for human flourishing. McCord highlights the importance of integrating Western philosophical thought to navigate ethical challenges in AI.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 39min
Brendan McCord — AI and the Philosophy of Technology
Brendan McCord, Founder of Cosmos Institute, explores AI & philosophy, AI schools of thought, existential risks, adaptive systems, & the philosophy-to-code pipeline. Discusses open-source tech, US-China situation, automation vs. augmentation, Russian realism, and cinematic visions of the future. Delve into the importance of understanding unintended consequences in complex systems and the intersection of science fiction and Russian realism in literature.
