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.

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.