Émile Torres
Philosopher, author, and co-host of the Dystopia Now podcast, known for writing and commentary on transhumanism, existential risk, and tech elite culture; discusses coverage of Noam Chomsky and Silicon Valley futurism in this episode.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 14min
How Effective Accelerationism Divides Silicon Valley w/ Émile Torres
Émile Torres joins to discuss effective accelerationism in Silicon Valley, its connection to TESCREAL ideologies, the divide in the AI industry, and long-termism's influence. They explore rationalism, cult dynamics, and utopian motivations, as well as the risks and divisions within effective accelerationism.
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May 22, 2025 • 49min
Is the End Nigh? | Émile Torres
Émile Torres, a philosopher of extinction and author of 'Human Extinction: A History of the Science and Ethics of Annihilation', dives deep into existential risks and the obsessions of today's tech billionaires. He explores contrasting historical and contemporary views on extinction, while critiquing the elitism in Silicon Valley that prioritizes survival over democratic ideals. Torres discusses the perils of artificial superintelligence, the moral complexities of long-termism, and highlights the urgent need for a proactive approach to our dire global crises.
Dec 29, 2025 • 8min
Episode 537 Promo - Epstein, Chomsky, & Big Tech's Plan for Human Extinction (w/ Émile Torres)
Émile Torres, a philosopher and co-host of the Dystopia Now podcast, joins a thought-provoking conversation about existential risks and the promises of transhumanism. He critiques the idea of AI ushering in human extinction, addressing how tech elites like Larry Page rationalize species replacement. The discussion touches on self-interested motives behind transhumanism and compares them to modern elitist behaviors. Torres also weighs the implications of genetic preservation and highlights the link between tech billionaires and societal hierarchies.
