Doomers, EX, and AI Ethics Community: Differing Views on Technology and Regulation

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There are contrasting views among family members regarding the future, primarily revolving around the potential harm from AGI. One group, classified as de-cells, views themselves as enemies of injury due to their skepticism towards the inherent benefits of advanced technologies and the belief that technology can have both positive and negative impacts. They advocate for caution, prudence, and government regulations to protect vulnerable populations globally. This perspective contrasts with the optimism of others who believe in the free market and the inherent goodness of advancing technology. The de-cells, or 'doomers,' as they are sometimes called, emphasize the need for thoughtful consideration and proactive measures to mitigate potential harms and safeguard marginalized communities worldwide.

Paris Marx is joined by Émile Torres to discuss Silicon Valley’s recent obsession with effective accelerationism, how it builds on the TESCREAL ideologies, and why it shows the divide at the top of the AI industry.

Émile Torres is a postdoctoral fellow at Case Western Reserve University. They’re also the author of Human Extinction: A History of the Science and Ethics of Annihilation.

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The podcast is produced by Eric Wickham. Transcripts are by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry.

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