EPISODE · Jun 17, 2024 · 4 MIN
Episode #33 TRAILER - “Dad vs. AGI” For Humanity: An AI Risk Podcast
from For Humanity: An AI Risk Podcast · host The AI Risk Network. AI Safety
In episode 33 Trailer, host John Sherman talks with Dustin Burham, who is a dad, an anesthetist, an AI risk realist, and a podcast host himself about being a father while also understanding the realities of AI risk and the precarious moment we are living in.Please Donate Here To Help Promote For Humanityhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/forhumanitypodcastThis podcast is not journalism. But it’s not opinion either. This is a long form public service announcement. This show simply strings together the existing facts and underscores the unthinkable probable outcome, the end of all life on earth. For Humanity: An AI Safety Podcast, is the accessible AI Safety Podcast for all humans, no tech background required. Our show focuses solely on the threat of human extinction from AI.Peabody Award-winning former journalist John Sherman explores the shocking worst-case scenario of artificial intelligence: human extinction. The makers of AI openly admit it their work could kill all humans, in as soon as 2 years. This podcast is solely about the threat of human extinction from AGI. We’ll meet the heroes and villains, explore the issues and ideas, and what you can do to help save humanity.TIMESTAMPSParental Concerns (00:00:00) A parent expresses worries about AI risks and emphasizes the need for cautious progress.Risk Acceptance Threshold (00:00:50) The speaker discusses the acceptability of doom and risk in AI and robotics, drawing parallels with medical risk assessment.Zero Risk Standard (00:01:34) The speaker emphasizes the medical industry's zero-risk approach and contrasts it with the industry's acceptance of potential doom.Human Denial and Nuclear Brinksmanship (00:02:25) The power of denial and its impact on decision-making, including the tendency to ignore catastrophic possibilities.Doom Prediction (00:03:17) The speakers express high levels of concern about potential doom in the future, with a 98% doom prediction for 50 years.RESOURCES:Check out Dustin Burham’s fatherhood podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thepresentfathersBUY STEPHEN HANSON’S BEAUTIFUL BOOK!!!https://stephenhansonart.bigcartel.com/product/the-entity-i-couldn-t-fathomJOIN THE FIGHT, help Pause AI!!!!Pause AIJoin the Pause AI Weekly Discord Thursdays at 2pm EST / discord https://discord.com/invite/pVMWjddaW722 Word Statement from Center for AI SafetyStatement on AI Risk | CAIShttps://www.safe.ai/work/statement-on-ai-riskBest Account on Twitter: AI Notkilleveryoneism Memes https://twitter.com/AISafetyMemes This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theairisknetwork.substack.com/subscribe
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