
Audio narrations of LessWrong posts.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyTechnologySociety & Culture | |||

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This is the ninth essay in a series I’m calling “How do we solve the alignment problem?”. I’m hoping that the individual essays can be read fairly wel... more
This post was inspired by useful discussions with Habryka and Sam Marks here. The views expressed here are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.
Some AIs refuse to help with making new AIs with very different values. While this is not an ... more
So, The Possessed Machines. There's been some discussion already. It is a valuable piece -- it has certainly provoked some thought in me! -- but it has some major flaws. It (sneakily!) dismisses specific arguments about AI existential risk and broad ... more
A low-effort guide I dashed off in less than an hour, because I got riled up.
* Try not to hire a team. Try pretty hard at this.
* Try to find a more efficient way to solve your problem that requires less labor – a smaller-footprint solution.
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The content consists of audio narrations that unpack complex topics primarily rooted in technology, society, and philosophical discussions. Central themes include artificial intelligence, human agency, effective altruism, and the nuances of human-computer interaction. Episodes dive deep into contemporary issues regarding governance, existential risks from technology, and ethical considerations surrounding innovation, exploring how these factors shape human lives and society at large. The narrators bring a thought-provoking lens to these discussions, often prompting listeners to reflect on their values and the implications of technology on the future of humanity. Unique storytelling and personal narratives often complement technical discussi... more
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