In this engaging discussion, Geoffrey Miller, an evolutionary psychologist and associate professor at the University of New Mexico, shares insights drawn from over 30 years of research on sexual selection and dating dynamics. He critiques modern dating advice, explores the tension between delayed motherhood and societal expectations, and highlights how empathy is crucial for men navigating the dating world. The conversation dives into the complexities of attraction, relationship success traits, and even existential risks, making for a thought-provoking exploration of love and modern relationships.

Geoffrey Miller, an evolutionary psychologist, explores the misconceptions and relevance of evolutionary psychology. They discuss cultural variations, universal behavior patterns, gender continuum test, aversion to incest, speed dating, and challenges of incorporating religious and political values into AI systems.

In this insightful conversation, Geoffrey Miller, a professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of New Mexico, dives deep into the existential threats posed by AI. He discusses the potential for AI to outpace human intelligence, raising fears of a 'god or demon' scenario with Artificial General Intelligence. Miller unpacks the urgent need for ethical governance and public discourse surrounding AI's rapid evolution. He also explores the implications of AI companionship and emphasizes understanding both existential and suffering risks for a safer future.

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Geoffrey Miller is an American evolutionary psychologist, author, and a professor of psychology at the University of New Mexico. He is known for his research on sexual selection in human evolution.For reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Miller_%28psychologist%29Steve and Geoffrey discuss:0:00 Geoffrey Miller's background, childhood, and how he became interested in psychology14:44 How evolutionary psychology is perceived and where the field is going38:23 The value of higher education: sobering facts about retention49:00 Dating, pickup artists, and relationships1:11:27 Polyamory1:24:56 FTX, poly, and effective altruism1:34:31 AI alignmentMusic used with permission from Blade Runner Blues Livestream improvisation by State Azure.–Steve Hsu is Professor of Theoretical Physics and of Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University. Previously, he was Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation at MSU and Director of the Institute of Theoretical Science at the University of Oregon. Hsu is a startup founder (SafeWeb, Genomic Prediction, Othram) and advisor to venture capital and other investment firms. He was educated at Caltech and Berkeley, was a Harvard Junior Fellow, and has held faculty positions at Yale, the University of Oregon, and MSU.Please send any questions or suggestions to manifold1podcast@gmail.com or Steve on Twitter @hsu_steve.