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Doom Debates

Liron Shapira
Artificial Intelligence
Existential Risk
AI Alignment Problem
Superintelligent AI
Human Extinction
AGI
Evolution
Superintelligence
Transhumanism
AI Safety
AI Doom
Nuclear Weapons
AI Alignment
Alignment Problem
Intelligence
David Brooks
SB 1047
Probabilities Of Extinction
Automation
P-Doom

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Harlan Stewart works in communications for the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI).

In this episode, Harlan and I give our honest opinions on Dario Amodei's new essay "The Adolescence of Technology".

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Check out the new Doom Debates studio in this Q&A with special guest Producer Ori! Liron gets into a heated discussion about whether doomers must validate short-term risks, like data center water usage, in order to build a successful political coalit... more

Audrey Tang was the youngest minister in Taiwanese history. Now she's working to align AI with democratic principles as Taiwan's Cyber Ambassador.

In this debate, I probe her P(doom) and stress-test her vision for safe AI development.

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I joined Steve Bannon’s War Room Battleground to talk about AI doom.

Hosted by Joe Allen, we cover AGI timelines, raising kids with a high p(doom), and why improving our survival odds requires a global wake-up call.

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Audrey Tang
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Devin Elliot
Self-taught software engineer and former professional snowboarder
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Michael Levitt
Professor of Structural Biology at Stanford, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry for his work in computational biology.
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Episode: Nobel Prizewinner SWAYED by My AI Doom Argument — Prof. Michael Levitt, Stanford University
Michael Ellsberg
Son of the late Daniel Ellsberg, author and AI risk advocate
Episode: Facing AI Doom, Lessons from Daniel Ellsberg (Pentagon Papers) — Michael Ellsberg
Eben Pagan (David DeAngelo)
Entrepreneur, dating coach, and author.
Speaker and Interviewer on various topics.
Episode: Eben Pagan (aka David DeAngelo) Interviews Liron — Why 50% Chance AI Kills Everyone by 2050
Tsvi Benson-Tilsen
Co-founder of the Berkeley Genomics Project and former MIRI researcher
Berkeley Genomics Project
Episode: Former MIRI Researcher Solving AI Alignment by Engineering Smarter Human Babies
Andrew Song
Co-founder of Make Sunsets
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Brett Hall
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Episode: David Deutschian vs. Eliezer Yudkowskian Debate: Will AGI Cooperate With Humanity? — With Brett Hall
Max Tegmark
Physicist and MIT professor known for his work on AI safety.
MIT
Episode: “If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies” Party — Max Tegmark, Liv Boeree, Emmett Shear, Gary Marcus, Rob Miles & more!

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Liron Shapira
Host of thoughtful and challenging debates on existential risks and artificial intelligence, often drawing on insights from prominent figures and rigorous academic backgrounds.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • AI balance

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Vidrob
    2 months ago
  • Thought provoking. Intellectually honest.

    Great for understanding core arguments relating to AI existential risk

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @masonlee
    United States2 years ago
  • Robust debate. Liron loves to argue, so it's definitely an argument rather than a polite discussion. He often gets derailed by side points.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    James3000
    2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the intellectual honesty and depth of discussion surrounding complex AI topics.
The podcast is praised for its thought-provoking content related to existential risks and the societal implications of AI.

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Q&A: Is Liron too DISMISSIVE of AI Harms? + New Studio, Demis Would #PauseAI, AI Water Use Debate
Q: Don't you think that a short term risk, like something as simple as deepfakes and AIs, could create a geopolitical situation that create a very near-term existential problem?
Yes, there is potential for misinformation caused by deepfakes to escalate tensions and lead to serious consequences, even without AI reaching superintelligence.
Taiwan's Cyber Ambassador-At-Large Says Humans & AI Can FOOM Together
Q: What are your views on AI alignment and its challenges?
AI alignment cannot be top down; we must focus on local experiences and co-create our governance.
Taiwan's Cyber Ambassador-At-Large Says Humans & AI Can FOOM Together
Q: Audrey, what's your focus in your role as Cyber Ambassador?
I help government societies to steer through the transformative changes caused by AI.
Liron Enters Bannon's War Room to Explain Why AI Could End Humanity
Q: What is your P Doom?
My probability of Doom is about 50%, meaning there's a significant chance that humanity could face catastrophic risks due to AI in the near future.
PhD AI Researcher Says P(Doom) is TINY — Debate with Michael Timothy Bennett
Q: What's your view on the statement about AI risk from 2023?
I wouldn't sign it, but that's because I think it is mostly going to be used for more regulatory capture and that sort of thing.

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Focused on critical discussions surrounding existential risks posed by artificial intelligence, the content features in-depth debates on the impacts of AI technology on society. Episodes tackle a range of topics including artificial general intelligence (AGI), ethical considerations, and the philosophical implications of AI advancements. The conversations often include thought-provoking interactions with experts across various fields, making it a unique platform for dissecting both the potential benefits and catastrophic risks associated with emerging technologies. This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its blending of intellectual rigor and controversial viewpoints, appealing to listeners who are keenly interested in the intersection ... more

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