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The idea of general intelligence in machines may be too far-fetched, but we must consider the more realistic and almost inevitable risks associated with advancing technology and how it will impact society.
1:03:35 - 1:07:17 (03:42)
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The idea of general intelligence in machines may be too far-fetched, but we must consider the more realistic and almost inevitable risks associated with advancing technology and how it will impact society. However, we should not put too much faith in our ability to control these risks.
ChapterThe Inevitability of Intelligence Design
Episode#330 - Theo Priestley & Bronwyn Williams - What Will The Future Look Like?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The acceleration of intelligence design will either boost the human species or lead to its demise, depending on how it is handled.
1:07:17 - 1:08:47 (01:29)
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The acceleration of intelligence design will either boost the human species or lead to its demise, depending on how it is handled. The creation of human general intelligence through augmenting our own intelligence is likely to happen before the spontaneous generation of artificial consciousness.
ChapterThe Inevitability of Intelligence Design
Episode#330 - Theo Priestley & Bronwyn Williams - What Will The Future Look Like?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Despite our plans to colonize Mars and the moon, reaching other habitable planets would take a considerable amount of time, resources, and safer and faster means of travel.
1:08:47 - 1:09:57 (01:10)
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Despite our plans to colonize Mars and the moon, reaching other habitable planets would take a considerable amount of time, resources, and safer and faster means of travel. The possibility of another pandemic or war might hinder the flourishing of humanity in space in the next half a million years.
ChapterThe Inevitability of Intelligence Design
Episode#330 - Theo Priestley & Bronwyn Williams - What Will The Future Look Like?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the ownership of space and the politics surrounding it.
1:09:57 - 1:11:20 (01:23)
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The podcast discusses the ownership of space and the politics surrounding it. The Martian Constitution is also mentioned, which declares their independence in an equitable manner.