
It's time to talk about the end of the world! lironshapira.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 121 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnology | |||

My guest today achieved something EXTREMELY rare and impressive: Coming onto my show with an AI optimist position, then admitting he hadn’t thought of my counterarguments before, and updating his beliefs in realtime! Also, he won the 2013 Nobel Prize... more
Michael Ellsberg, son of the legendary Pentagon Papers leaker Daniel Ellsberg, joins me to discuss the chilling parallels between his father’s nuclear war warnings and today’s race to AGI.
We discuss Michael’s 99% probability of doom, his personal e... more
Today's Debate: Should we ban the development of artificial superintelligence until scientists agree it is safe and controllable?
Arguing FOR banning superintelligence until there’s a scientific consensus that it’ll be done safely and controllably a... more
Max Harms and Jeremy Gillen are current and former MIRI researchers who both see superintelligent AI as an imminent extinction threat.
But they disagree on whether it’s worthwhile to try to aim for obedient, “corrigible” AI as a singular target for ... more
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Great for understanding core arguments relating to AI existential risk
Robust debate. Liron loves to argue, so it's definitely an argument rather than a polite discussion. He often gets derailed by side points.
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This show addresses critical discussions surrounding existential risks, particularly those posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. The episodes often feature conversations with notable experts in the field, exploring themes like AI safety, regulation, and the ethical implications of rapidly developing technology. Unique to this show is its commitment to fostering public awareness about the dangers of unchecked AI advancement, challenging both the tech community and society at large to reconsider their approach to these pressing issues. Listeners can expect a blend of insightful perspectives, urgent calls to action, and deep dives into the potential consequences of AI innovations.
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2. Michael Ellsberg
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