
AI DEBATE: What Will the World Actually Look Like in 2040?
In this AI debate, we explore:
* Whether humans will exist in 2040.
* What will happen once we reach AGI.
* Whether AI gets smart enough to act malevolently or benevolently towards humans.
* If AI will grow powerful enough to be out of human control.
* and much more...
Guests
* Zack Kass is an AI futurist, advisor, speaker, and author
* Liv Boeree is a physicist, science communicator, podcaster and former professional poker champion.
* Aric Floyd is an AI writer, and video producer.
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0:00 Will Humans Still Be Around in 2040?
8:20 What Jobs Will Be Protected From AI?
14:22 Finding Meaning in a Post-Work World
23:13 Technology is Pulling Us From Our Purpose
27:12 Where Do We Draw the Line With Outsourcing Thinking?
39:58 Is AI Unlocking Human Potential?
42:28 Refusal or Obedience: What’s More Dangerous?
46:01 The AI Attack That Should Worry Everyone
54:44 Should We Slow Down Advanced AI?
56:41 Does Recursive Research Actually Work?
01:10:52 How Safe is AI?
01:14:01 Can We Reach a Peace Deal For a Super-intelligent World?
01:22:38 Why AI 2040 Got So Much Right
01:26:21 Is AGI Inevitable?
01:30:39 Could Techno-Pastoralism Be the Future?
01:37:16 Is AI Replacing Human Connection?
01:45:36 How Do We Navigate the Purpose-Friction Problem?
02:00:50 Why Data Centre Policy Matters More Than Ever
02:05:56 The Concentration of Power Concern
02:11:39 Is the Frontier Strategy the Winning Condition?
02:18:17 Will AI Weaken Democracy?
02:29:11 How We Can Limit the Concentration of Power
02:31:45 Is ChatGPT Pessimistic About the Future?
02:37:54 What Should We Be Focused On?
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* Whether humans will exist in 2040.
* What will happen once we reach AGI.
* Whether AI gets smart enough to act malevolently or benevolently towards humans.
* If AI will grow powerful enough to be out of human control.
* and much more...
Guests
* Zack Kass is an AI futurist, advisor, speaker, and author
* Liv Boeree is a physicist, science communicator, podcaster and former professional poker champion.
* Aric Floyd is an AI writer, and video producer.
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Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom
Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom
Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom
Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom
Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com
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0:00 Will Humans Still Be Around in 2040?
8:20 What Jobs Will Be Protected From AI?
14:22 Finding Meaning in a Post-Work World
23:13 Technology is Pulling Us From Our Purpose
27:12 Where Do We Draw the Line With Outsourcing Thinking?
39:58 Is AI Unlocking Human Potential?
42:28 Refusal or Obedience: What’s More Dangerous?
46:01 The AI Attack That Should Worry Everyone
54:44 Should We Slow Down Advanced AI?
56:41 Does Recursive Research Actually Work?
01:10:52 How Safe is AI?
01:14:01 Can We Reach a Peace Deal For a Super-intelligent World?
01:22:38 Why AI 2040 Got So Much Right
01:26:21 Is AGI Inevitable?
01:30:39 Could Techno-Pastoralism Be the Future?
01:37:16 Is AI Replacing Human Connection?
01:45:36 How Do We Navigate the Purpose-Friction Problem?
02:00:50 Why Data Centre Policy Matters More Than Ever
02:05:56 The Concentration of Power Concern
02:11:39 Is the Frontier Strategy the Winning Condition?
02:18:17 Will AI Weaken Democracy?
02:29:11 How We Can Limit the Concentration of Power
02:31:45 Is ChatGPT Pessimistic About the Future?
02:37:54 What Should We Be Focused On?
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Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.modernwisdom.com
Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom
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Get in touch in the comments below or head to...
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Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
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