Mar 27 2025 45 mins 14
In this special cross-posted episode of Doom Debates, originally posted here on The Human Podcast, we cover a wide range of topics including the definition of “doom”, P(Doom), various existential risks like pandemics and nuclear threats, and the comparison of rogue AI risks versus AI misuse risks.
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Defining Doom and AI Risks
05:53 P(Doom)
10:04 Doom Debates’ Mission
16:17 Personal Reflections and Life Choices
24:57 The Importance of Debate
27:07 Personal Reflections on AI Doom
30:46 Comparing AI Doom to Other Existential Risks
33:42 Strategies to Mitigate AI Risks
39:31 The Global AI Race and Game Theory
43:06 Philosophical Reflections on a Good Life
45:21 Final Thoughts
Show Notes
The Human Podcast with Joe Murray: https://www.youtube.com/@thehumanpodcastofficial
Watch the Lethal Intelligence Guide, the ultimate introduction to AI x-risk! https://www.youtube.com/@lethal-intelligence
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Don’t miss the other great AI doom show, For Humanity: https://youtube.com/@ForHumanityAIRisk
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