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Future of Life Institute Podcast

Future of Life Institute
Artificial Intelligence
Autonomous Weapons Systems
AI Safety
Nuclear Weapons
Regulation
Safety Research
Nuclear War
Russia
North Korea
Public Advocacy
Mutual Assured Destruction
Deterrence
Gender-Based Violence
Deepfakes
Superintelligence
Existential Risk
Nuclear Winter
International Humanitarian Law
Moral Implications Of AI
Unpredictability Of AI

The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is a nonprofit working to reduce global catastrophic and existential risk from powerful technologies. In particular, FLI focuses on risks from artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, nuclear weapons and climate change. The Institute's work is made up of three main strands: grantmaking for risk reduction, educational outreach, and advocacy within the United N... more

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Nora Ammann is a technical specialist at the Advanced Research and Invention Agency in the UK. She joins the podcast to discuss how to steer a slow AI takeoff toward resilient and cooperative futures. We examine risks of rogue AI and runaway competit... more

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David Duvenaud is an associate professor of computer science and statistics at the University of Toronto. He joins the podcast to discuss gradual disempowerment in a post-AGI world. We ask how humans could lose economic and political leverage without... more

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Stephen Adler is a former safety researcher at OpenAI. He joins the podcast to discuss how to govern increasingly capable AI systems. The conversation covers competitive races between AI companies, limits of current testing and alignment, mental heal... more

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Tyler Johnston is Executive Director of the Midas Project. He joins the podcast to discuss AI transparency and accountability. We explore applying animal rights watchdog tactics to AI companies, the OpenAI Files investigation, and OpenAI's subpoenas ... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Adler
Former OpenAI team member specializing in AI safety.
OpenAI
Episode: Why the AI Race Undermines Safety (with Steven Adler)
Beatrice Erkers
Director of the Existential Hope program at the Foresight Institute
Foresight Institute
Episode: How We Keep Humans in Control of AI (with Beatrice Erkers)
Nate Soares
President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute
Machine Intelligence Research Institute
Episode: Why Building Superintelligence Means Human Extinction (with Nate Soares)
Benjamin Todd
Co-founder of 80,000 Hours
80,000 Hours
Episode: Reasoning, Robots, and How to Prepare for AGI (with Benjamin Todd)
Calum Chace
Expert on AI and author of multiple books on the subject.
Co-founder of Consium
Episode: From Peak Horse to Peak Human: How AI Could Replace Us (with Calum Chace)
Ben Goertzel
CEO of SingularityNet
SingularityNet
Episode: Facing Superintelligence (with Ben Goertzel)
Zvi Mowshowitz
Writer on Substack at Don't Worry About the VAS, primarily about AI, with a diverse background in games and trading.
Don't Worry About the VAS
Episode: Understanding AI Agents: Time Horizons, Sycophancy, and Future Risks (with Zvi Mowshowitz)
Allison Duettmann
CEO of the Forsythe Institute
Forsythe Institute
Episode: How Will We Cooperate with AIs? (with Allison Duettmann)
Steven Byrnes
A physicist who is focused on artificial general intelligence safety and alignment research.
Estera Institute
Episode: Brain-like AGI and why it's Dangerous (with Steven Byrnes)

Host

Gus Docher
Host of discussions covering a range of topics related to technological risks and governance through engaging dialogues with experts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 276 ratings
  • Used to really like it

    I used to really enjoy this podcast, but unfortunately the quality of guests has been in steady decline. Many of the recent guests did not really have anything to say; they just repeated what had already been discussed with more competent guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DePrincipatibus
    Germany2 months ago
  • Beautiful discussion on creativity

    Maya Ackerman was great. I can't put a number on it, Hilarious how the interviewer was really unsettled we don't have a creativity metric. We can't agree about human works of art of course!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adrian1423
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Unrealistic AI hype again!

    Benjamin Todd made some good points but I'm getting very fed up with this simplistic AI hype. I do work in the industry. Imagining that the price of land changes due to the massive need to build robots factories alone! really? and the cost of robots being next to nothing. No serious mention of any realistic economic limits like demand, jobs, funding or capitalist motivations of companies to make profits. And Dyson spheres within 10-15 years!!!? Musk can't even get Starship to work so how are you... more

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    1
    Adrian1423
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Best AI Safety podcast ever

    I love this podcast. I listened to episodes all the way back to 2023. So important to get the word out on these crucially important issues I enjoy every episode. Great guests and Gus Docker is a terrific host. Huge recommendation 👌❤️

    I pray for the future of life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Concerned monkey
    Denmark7 months ago
  • Concerns Over Platforming

    I have long listened to the FLI podcast with great admiration for their critical, timely discussions. Recently, however, since the change of hosts, the podcast has been platforming fear mongering LessWrong nerds that stack conjecture upon conjecture and jargon upon jargon to make for untasteful, overly speculative arguments ((fe fi fo) fum? fume?). This is most notable in the past two guests, as of 05/07/24. Previously, the discussions with guests had used anecdotal, evidence based arguments tha... more

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    3
    For those whom it may concern
    Canada2 years ago

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Some feedback indicates a desire for more grounded discussions, expressing concern over speculative content without sufficient evidence.
There's a consensus on the high quality of guests and the depth of the topics covered, making it a recommended source for those interested in technology and safety.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions that tackle existential threats and the implications of artificial intelligence.

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Talking Points

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How to Avoid Two AI Catastrophes: Domination and Chaos (with Nora Ammann)
Q: What does it look like to sort of, you know, scoot past both of them?
I'm like, oh, you know, I can tell stories about how AI is going to accelerate both of these stories.
How to Avoid Two AI Catastrophes: Domination and Chaos (with Nora Ammann)
Q: So you think the path of kind of minimal oversight or not much ability to steer the systems, that's what's happening by default?
It sure seems a lot of that should be happening. I mean, it's always tricky.
Why OpenAI Is Trying to Silence Its Critics (with Tyler Johnston)
Q: What did the OpenAI subpoenas entail?
OpenAI's subpoenas requested extensive documentation, including donor identities, which raised concerns about privacy and intimidation.
Why OpenAI Is Trying to Silence Its Critics (with Tyler Johnston)
Q: What is the mission of the Midas Project?
The Midas Project is a watchdog non-profit focused on ensuring accountability among AI developers.
What Happens When Insiders Sound the Alarm on AI? (with Karl Koch)
Q: Would it be possible to implement whistleblower policies for the AI researchers themselves?
Yes, it could be implemented as an additional layer of security, but it assumes alignment issues are resolved.

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This podcast unpacks critical issues surrounding existential risks posed by advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, nuclear weapons, and climate change. Through insightful discussions with thought leaders, the podcast explores the complexities of governance, ethical considerations, and the societal implications of these technologies. Episodes frequently highlight the intersection of innovation and safety, emphasizing the necessity for transparency, accountability, and a cooperative global approach in managing these risks. Unique in its focus on the interplay between powerful technologies and human welfare, this series serves as a vital resource for listeners seeking to understand the pressing ethical... more

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2. Beatrice Erkers
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