Roko Mijic

Roko Mijic, an AI safety researcher and creator of the infamous thought experiment Roko's Basilisk, shares his insights on the alignment of artificial intelligence. He argues that while alignment is easy, the chaos from developing superintelligence poses significant risks. The conversation covers topics like societal decline, AI's dual role as a potential savior or destroyer, and the philosophical implications of honesty in AI systems. Roko also reflects on the historical precedents of AI and warfare, offering a unique perspective on our technological future.

In this 'AI Futures' debate, Roko Mijic and Roman Yampolskiy discuss the impact of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) on society. They explore the control and controllability of superintelligence, the need for extensive research in AGI development, the predictability and control of complex systems, and the challenges in understanding power dynamics. The episode presents grounded insights from both optimists and skeptics, offering perspectives on the potential dangers and benefits of AGI.

Roko Mijic, an AI ethics and alignment researcher, joins the conversation to discuss how artificial intelligence will reshape society and governance. He highlights the risks of centralized power and proposes decentralized AI as an alternative. Roko critiques space colonization and suggests that oceans might offer a better frontier for humanity. The discussion also touches on AI's role in network states, the resurgence of industrialization, and the potential of nuclear energy in a new world order, urging proactive engagement with these transformative changes.

Guest Roko Mijic discusses Putin's alignment strategies and potential AI control techniques. They explore the vulnerability of AGI and ASI to attacks, the future of architecture in machine learning, and the impact of AI on jobs and government. They also touch on the collapse of civilization, property rights, and the challenges of restarting. The speakers emphasize the importance of cooperation, diversity of thought, and addressing AI safety concerns.

Roko Mijic, Rationalist and inventor of 'Roko's Basilisk,' discusses rationality, signaling, lockdowns, selection effects, feminism, housing, crypto, and elite theory. The podcast delves into the conflict between rationalists and Wokism, exploring truth-seeking movements, societal challenges, governance systems, DAOs, Urbit, cryptocurrency, and future implications on governance and AI development.