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ForeCast

Forethought
Artificial Intelligence
Flourishing
Existential Risk
AI R&D Automation
Survival
Moral Philosophy
AI Capabilities
Machine Learning
Intelligence Explosion
AI Applications For Existential Security
Future Of Humanity
SF Model
Intelsat
AGI Governance
Human Extinction
Economic Abundance
Collective Decision-Making
Cold War
Artificial General Intelligence
Digital Rights

ForeCast is a podcast from Forethought, where we hear from the authors about new research.

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Phil Trammell is an economics postdoc at Stanford University's Digital Economy Lab, working on questions related to economic growth and AI. He discusses:

* Why Piketty's thesis about runaway inequality was likely wrong about the past but right ab... more

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This is an AI narration of Moral public goods are a big deal for whether we get a good future by Tom Davidson, William MacAskill, Mia Taylor. The article was first released on 23rd February 2026.

You can read more of our research at forethought.org... more

Sam Hammond is is Chief Economist at the Foundation for American Innovation. He discusses:

* How collapsing transaction costs could push towards privatising the nation-state

* The “distributed denial of service” problem for courts and regulato... more

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This is an AI narration of "Design sketches for a more sensible world" by Owen Cotton-Barratt, Lizka Vaintrob, Oly Sourbut, and Rose Hadshar. The article was first released on 5th February 2026.

You can read more of our research at forethought.org/... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Trammell
Forethought
Episode: Will Automation Cause Runaway Inequality? (with Phil Trammell)
Mia Taylor
Research fellow at Forethought
Forethought
Episode: Forethought is Hiring Researchers (with Mia Taylor)
David Duvenaud
Professor at the University of Toronto with expertise in Computer Science and Statistics
University of Toronto
Episode: Politics and Power Post-Automation (with David Duvenaud)
Lizka Vaintrob
Co-author of the post
Forethought
Episode: [Article] AI Tools for Existential Security
Raymond Douglas
Research analyst at Teelik Research, co-author of 'Gradual Disempowerment'
Teelik Research
Episode: Is Gradual Disempowerment Inevitable? (with Raymond Douglas)
Will MacAskill
Co-author of the post providing insights into AGI governance.
Forethought
Episode: [Article] Intelsat as a Model for International AGI Governance
Tom Davidson
One of the authors of the post addressed in the episode.
Forethought
Episode: [Article] Will AI R&D Automation Cause a Software Intelligence Explosion?
Rose Hadshar
Co-author of a piece discussing Intelsat as a model for international AGI governance and a scholar in the field
Episode: Intelsat as a Model for International AGI Governance (with Rose Hadshar)

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William MacAskill
Co-author and speaker on AI governance and international collaboration topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Talks a lot about AI from a variety of perspectives. Very interesting and good to have on in the background.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J-J9274
    United States3 months ago
  • Should AI obey kaws

    What was this guest smoking?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JMJWD
    United States7 months ago
  • Superb podcast. I was particularly impressed by the conversation with Toby Ord.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    stafforini
    10 months ago

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• Strong perceived rigor and thoughtful framing, with emphasis on long-horizon issues.
• Listeners appreciate deep, research-driven takes on AI and governance.
• Mixed reception to provocative topics; guests with policy credentials add credibility.
• Content is highly relevant for strategy minds and academic audiences.

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#247
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#59
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#122
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Can Liberal Democracy Survive AGI? (with Sam Hammond)
Q: How do you view the future of democracy with the advent of AGI?
Hammond suggests that the existing model of democracy may transform significantly in a world where AI is deeply integrated, potentially leading to less direct democracy and more feedback-focused governance models.
Can Liberal Democracy Survive AGI? (with Sam Hammond)
Q: Do you see more examples of core government functions getting privatized or outsourced?
He cites various current trends in AI applications and how private firms are stepping in to fulfill roles typically reserved for government agencies, indicating a historical precedent for such shifts.
Can Liberal Democracy Survive AGI? (with Sam Hammond)
Q: How do you feel about the story of how the AI governance landscape is evolving?
Hammond expresses a bittersweet view, indicating excitement about potential growth and efficiency but also concern over the rocky transitions and implications for governance and civil rights.
Can Liberal Democracy Survive AGI? (with Sam Hammond)
Q: Can you tell a story about what's happening to US institutions and liberal democratic institutions concerning AGI?
Hammond discusses how the evolution of nation-states post-AGI will depend on their initial conditions, where more autocratic regimes like China may simply become more autocratic, while Western states may struggle to adapt their bureaucracy leading to failures in maintaining governmental functions, pushing these to the private sector.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ForeCast

What is ForeCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on long-horizon research-driven discussions about AI, governance, and society. Conversations span automation's impact on inequality, moral public goods, AGI governance, international collaboration, and the political economy of technology. Expect rigorous, theory-forward dialogue that weighs policy designs, global coordination, and ethical safeguards, often referencing large-scale research programs and think-tank style analysis. A notable strength is the research-centric framing, offering nuanced takes from thinkers and researchers on how AI could reshape institutions, democracy, and global power over time. Listeners likely include policy makers, researchers, and tech professionals seeking thoughtful, high-credibility deb... more

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1. Phil Trammell
2. Mia Taylor
3. David Duvenaud
4. Lizka Vaintrob
5. Raymond Douglas
6. Will MacAskill
7. Tom Davidson
8. Rose Hadshar

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