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Manifold

Steve Hsu
China
Chinese Economy
High-Speed Rail
AI
U.s.-China Competition
Human Trafficking
Cultural Nuances In Economics
GDP Comparisons
Electric Vehicles
Satellite Technology
Lynk Global
Ukraine Crisis
Infrastructure Investment
Investment Banking
Private Equity
Real Estate
AGI
U.S.
Technological Advancements
Market Dynamics

Steve Hsu is Professor of Theoretical Physics and Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University. Join him for wide-ranging conversations with leading writers, scientists, technologists, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and more.

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Recorded live in Shenzhen with Taylor Ogan, the founder and CEO of

Snowbull Capital, which invests in Chinese technology companies.

Taylor on X:

x.com/TaylorOgan

Previous episodes with Taylor:

youtu.be/iehHON07UHI?si=h2c3po5AX9Z9... more

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This is the second episode of our series based on interviews for the documentary film, Dreamers and Doomers, about the SF Bay Area in the last days before AGI.

Steve interviews Jesse Hoogland, co-founder and executive director of Timaeus, an AI safe... more

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Jeremy Nixon is a prominent AI researcher, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of AGI House, a leading "hacker house" community for artificial intelligence developers in Silicon Valley. He studied Applied Math, Computer Science, and Economics at Harvard... more

Links:

Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future

www.amazon.com/Breakneck-Chinas-Quest-Engineer-Future/dp/1324106034

Dan's 2025 annual letter

danwang.co/2025-letter/

Related episodes:

Jian Lian on Industrial Maximalism, Ma... more

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Recent Guests

Jesse Hoogland
Founder of Timaeus, AI safety researcher
Timaeus
Episode: AI DOOM: Jesse Hoogland of Timaeus
Jeremy Nixon
Entrepreneur and former researcher at Google Brain, known for insights in AI and AGI.
Infinity
Episode: Dreamers and Doomers: Jeremy Nixon at AGI House – #105
Dan Wang
Author of 'Breakneck, China's Quest to Engineer the Future'
Episode: Industrial Maximalism and Its Discontents: Dan Wang on US-China Competition – # 104
Murtaza Hussain
Journalist with Drop Site News
Drop Site News
Episode: Jeffrey Epstein, Israel, and Elite Power, with Murtaza Hussain – #100
Jian Lian
Policy analyst with a background in investment banking and venture capital.
Not mentioned
Episode: Jian Lian on China's Industrial Policy and Global Strategy – #99
Scott Horton
Director of the Libertarian Institute and Editorial Director of antiwar.com
Libertarian Institute
Episode: Scott Horton on the Russia Hoax and Ukraine War – #98
Lin Yang
Professor at UCLA specializing in theoretical physics and computational mathematics.
UCLA
Episode: AIs Win Math Olympiad Gold: Prof. Lin Yang (UCLA) – #97
Joleen Liang
Co-founder of Squirrel AI
Squirrel AI
Episode: Joleen Liang: 40M+ kids educated by adaptive AI — #93
Andrew Song
Co-founder of Make Sunsets, a Y Combinator climate startup
Make Sunsets
Episode: Andrew Song: Global Cooling with Sulfur Dioxide in the Stratosphere — #91

Host

Steve Hsu
Professor of Theoretical Physics, Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering, hosting insightful conversations on advancements in diverse fields.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 289 ratings
  • Just a crazy conspiracy pod

    Listened to a handful of episodes but it’s “who killed Kennedy” for half of them with people who make their living from conspiracy theories.

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    HRoarke
    United States4 months ago
  • Interesting Blinkered Ignorance

    If you want to know how privileged tech bros see the world the future and want to solve problems / make money it’s all here…

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    1
    yegdckdheu
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • A true scientist who is struggling in politics

    Wish the whole world can put ideaology on side, and we can all speak the language of science .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Confused confusion
    United Statesa year ago
  • All signal no noise

    Steve always has well-reasoned opinions and makes you think.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LP 0
    United Statesa year ago
  • TY

    Thanks for producing this great content.

    You don’t get much of this substantive material, especially about China topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rwee888
    United States2 years ago

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AI DOOM: Jesse Hoogland of Timaeus
Q: Do you think a pause in AI development is feasible or desirable?
The guest expresses uncertainty and emphasizes the need for detailed operationalization of pauses; while a pause could provide breathing room, it depends on how such measures are implemented and whether they can be effectively enforced across labs and geographies.
AI DOOM: Jesse Hoogland of Timaeus
Q: What are the main funders and how is Timaeus funded?
Main funders include Open Philanthropy and the Survival and Flourishing Fund, with a growing ecosystem of smaller funders and government-related grants; Timaeus operates within this diversified funding landscape.
AI DOOM: Jesse Hoogland of Timaeus
Q: How did MATS influence your path into AI safety?
MATS provided a structured, mentor-guided entry into safety research, often resulting in publications and stronger integration into the ASHD technical community, effectively serving as a gateway for many early-career researchers.
AI DOOM: Jesse Hoogland of Timaeus
Q: What is P(doom) and how does it influence your work?
Doom is a feeling about potential AI futures, spanning extinction to diminished human potential; it motivates a shift toward AI safety work and a commitment to research that could steer outcomes toward safer, more controllable trajectories.
Jian Lian on China's Industrial Policy and Global Strategy – #99
Q: When will China get EUV, extreme ultraviolet lithography?
I'm not worried about it. China's engineering level innovation is strong and will continue to develop.

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Conversations center around major advancements in science and technology, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, geopolitical dynamics, and the intricacies of industrial policy. Episodes frequently feature thought leaders from diverse fields discussing topics ranging from AI's role in research, economic advancements in China, and the implications of scientific progress on society. Noteworthy is the podcast's focus on merging scientific inquiry with practical applications and ethical considerations, encouraging listeners to engage with complex ideas critically.

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1. Jesse Hoogland
2. Jeremy Nixon
3. Dan Wang
4. Murtaza Hussain
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6. Scott Horton
7. Lin Yang
8. Joleen Liang

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