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ForeCast

Forethought
Artificial Intelligence
Flourishing
Existential Risk
AI R&D Automation
Moral Philosophy
AI Capabilities
Intelligence Explosion
Machine Learning
AI Applications For Existential Security
Future Of Humanity
SF Model
AGI Governance
Intelsat
Human Extinction
Economic Abundance
Collective Decision-Making
Cold War
Digital Rights
Artificial General Intelligence
Space Governance

ForeCast is a podcast from Forethought, where we hear from the authors about new research.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes54Foundeda year ago
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Rose Hadshar is a researcher at Forethought. She discusses:

* Why governments might pursue an international AGI government

* The chance that the first AGI developer becomes a de facto world government

* The "Intelsat model" – treating AGI a... more

Tom Davidson and Will MacAskill are both researchers at Forethought.

They discuss:

* What is the industrial explosion?

* Why the case for recursive self-improvement is stronger for physical industry than for software

* How fast the physic... more

Lukas Finnveden is a Research Analyst at Redwood Research. We talk about making deals with early scheming AIs: paying them to cooperate rather than take over.

You can read a full transcript here.

To see all Forethought’s published research, visit... more

Rose Hadshar (Forethought) and Nora Ammann (ARIA) talk about power concentration, checks and balances, coups, and post-AGI political economy.

You can read a full transcript here.

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Recent Guests

Rose Hadshar
Expert in AI policies
Episode: Should There Be an International AGI Project? (with Rose Hadshar)
Mia Taylor
Research fellow at Forethought
Forethought
Episode: Forethought is Hiring Researchers (with Mia Taylor)
David Duvenaud
Professor at the University of Toronto with expertise in Computer Science and Statistics
University of Toronto
Episode: Politics and Power Post-Automation (with David Duvenaud)
Lizka Vaintrob
Co-author of the post
Forethought
Episode: [Article] AI Tools for Existential Security
Raymond Douglas
Research analyst at Teelik Research, co-author of 'Gradual Disempowerment'
Teelik Research
Episode: Is Gradual Disempowerment Inevitable? (with Raymond Douglas)
Will MacAskill
Co-author of the post providing insights into AGI governance.
Forethought
Episode: [Article] Intelsat as a Model for International AGI Governance
Tom Davidson
One of the authors of the post addressed in the episode.
Forethought
Episode: [Article] Will AI R&D Automation Cause a Software Intelligence Explosion?

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Finn
Host of ForeCast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Talks a lot about AI from a variety of perspectives. Very interesting and good to have on in the background.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J-J9274
    United Statesa month ago
  • Should AI obey kaws

    What was this guest smoking?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JMJWD
    United States5 months ago
  • Superb podcast. I was particularly impressed by the conversation with Toby Ord.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    stafforini
    8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the quality of guests and the depth of research discussed, although some find certain episodes too dense.
The podcast offers deep insights into the implications of AI but can sometimes feel overly philosophical for those seeking practical advice.

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A thought-provoking podcast that explores the intersection of society, culture, philosophy, and technology through the lens of recent research. The episodes often feature discussions with researchers and experts on pressing contemporary issues, particularly relating to artificial intelligence and its implications for human society. Notable themes include AI governance, ethical considerations surrounding advanced technologies, and the philosophical dilemmas posed by the potential futures shaped by AI. This podcast is characterized by its commitment to fostering dialogue around complex topics, making it a unique platform for those interested in critical perspectives on AI and its societal impact.

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ForeCast launched a year ago and published 54 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on ForeCast include:

1. Rose Hadshar
2. Mia Taylor
3. David Duvenaud
4. Lizka Vaintrob
5. Raymond Douglas
6. Will MacAskill
7. Tom Davidson

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