AI, Consciousness & The End of Humanity

Artificial intelligence was supposed to make life easier... so why are some people starting to believe it's revealing the secrets of the universe? This week we're looking at the bizarre viral videos of Daniel Schmidt, a graduate who claims AI uncovered humanity's hidden purpose and convinced him we're living inside a vast experiment run by an advanced civilisation. From numerology and simulation theory to AI psychosis, consciousness, and the terrifying possibility of the technological singularity, we explore how far artificial intelligence could really take us. Could AI eventually become smarter than humanity? Is simulation theory just science fiction, or could there be something more to it? And if the people building AI believe there's a genuine chance it could destroy civilisation... should we be worried? As always, expect plenty of laughs, questionable tangents, and a healthy dose of conspiracy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-conspiracy-podcast--6117787/support.