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ForeCast

Forethought
Artificial Intelligence
Gradual Disempowerment
Human Autonomy
Economic Structures
Government Systems
Cultural Evolution
Intelsat
Corporate Influence
Political Power
Inequality
Artificial General Intelligence
Ai-Enabled Coups
International Cooperation
Coordination Technologies
AI R&D Automation
Intelligence Explosion
Machine Learning
AI Applications For Existential Security
Superhuman AI
Democracy

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

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This is a bonus episode to say that Forethought is hiring researchers. After an overview of the roles, we hear from Research Fellow Mia Taylor about working at Forethought.

The application deadline has been extended to November 1st 2025.

Apply he... more

This is a narration of ‘Introducing Better Futures ’ by William MacAskill; published 3rd August 2025.

Narration by Perrin Walker (@perrinjwalker).

David Duvenaud is an associate professor at the University of Toronto. He recently organised the workshop on ‘Post-AGI Civilizational Equilibria’ , and he is a co-author of ‘Gradual Disempowerment’. He recently finished an extended sabbatical on the ... more

This is a narration of ‘AI Tools for Existential Security’ by Lizka Vaintrob and Owen Cotton-Barratt; published 14th March 2025.

Narration by Perrin Walker (@perrinjwalker).

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Recent Guests

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)
Rose Hadshar
Author of the post discussed in the episode on AGI governance.
Forethought
Episode: [Article] Intelsat as a Model for International AGI Governance
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?

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Perrin Walker
Narrator of episodes discussing various topics primarily around technology and philosophy, focusing on the implications of AI advancements.
Finn
Host of various episodes, leading discussions on technology and its impacts, particularly related to automation and governance.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
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    What was this guest smoking?

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    JMJWD
    United States2 months ago
  • Superb podcast. I was particularly impressed by the conversation with Toby Ord.

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    stafforini
    4 months ago

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This series features discussions that explore the intersection of technology, philosophy, and societal change, with a focus on the implications of artificial intelligence and automation. Episodes regularly feature experts and authors who share their insights on topics such as job displacement due to AI, existential risks, and ethical considerations related to advancements in technology. The content emphasizes the need for proactive governance and cooperation to navigate the complex challenges posed by evolving technologies, making it a critical resource for listeners interested in understanding the future landscape shaped by AI and its impact on society.

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ForeCast launched 8 months ago and published 18 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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

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