
Nikola Jurkovic
Writer and commentator on AI and long-term futures; author of the essay "Mourning a life without AI," which is narrated in this episode. Appears here as the primary voice presenting his views on AGI risks, societal effects, and personal reflections.
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Dec 23, 2024 • 15min
“Orienting to 3 year AGI timelines” by Nikola Jurkovic
Nikola Jurkovic, an author and workshop leader on AGI timelines, shares his bold prediction of AGI arriving in just three years. He discusses the implications of this rapid advancement, urging proactive strategies to navigate this impending landscape. Jurkovic covers crucial variables shaping the near future, the transition from the pre-automation era to a post-automation world, and highlights key players in the field. He also emphasizes unmet prerequisites for humanity's survival and outlines robust actions to take as we approach this transformative time.

Nov 10, 2025 • 11min
“Mourning a life without AI” by Nikola Jurkovic
Nikola Jurkovic, a writer and commentator on AI, dives into the existential implications of artificial general intelligence. He argues that AGI may emerge within the next decade, radically transforming society beyond recognition. Nikola discusses the potential risks of human extinction and how AGI could derail traditional life plans, reshaping everything from education to retirement. He explores both utopian possibilities and the nostalgia for a life untouched by AI, blending hope with a tinge of mourning for what we might lose.


