David Duvenaud

David Duvenaud, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and former Anthropic researcher, delves into the complexities of post-AGI futures. He discusses the implications of his paper, Gradual Disempowerment, arguing that liberalism may falter if humans become obsolete. UBI's potential pitfalls and gamification are highlighted, alongside the need for resilient institutions that align with human values. The conversation also touches on asymmetrical human-AI relationships, forecasting challenges, and the concept of futarchy as a governance model, sparking hope amid uncertainty.