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The Link Between Intelligence and Altruism
49:46 - 57:30 (07:43)
The host explores the link between intelligence and altruism and asks if altruistic people tend to be more intelligent. He presents an optimistic view that evolution only creates good that will eventually lead to a future where humanity is healthy and wealthy for billions of years in the universe.
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The advancement of technology poses greater risks to humanity, especially with poorly aligned goals and an accidental nuclear war could lead to a nuclear winter taking out billions of people.
49:46 - 52:06 (02:19)
Summary
The advancement of technology poses greater risks to humanity, especially with poorly aligned goals and an accidental nuclear war could lead to a nuclear winter taking out billions of people. In the past, poorly aligned goals may have led to the collapse of civilizations but the damage was localized, unlike modern times where the risk is global.
ChapterThe Link Between Intelligence and Altruism
Episode#155 – Max Tegmark: AI and Physics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host shares his optimistic intuition that the most brilliant people he has met are fundamentally good, and wonders if this could be a fundamental law of human nature that only creates good.
52:09 - 54:42 (02:33)
Summary
The podcast host shares his optimistic intuition that the most brilliant people he has met are fundamentally good, and wonders if this could be a fundamental law of human nature that only creates good. He suggests that in the face of a catastrophic event, humans are capable of rallying their collective intelligence to come up with solutions.
ChapterThe Link Between Intelligence and Altruism
Episode#155 – Max Tegmark: AI and Physics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speakers discuss the importance of taking responsibility for the efficient collection and utilization of data to make decisions in technology and the potential for a healthy and wealthy future for all through smart development.
54:42 - 57:30 (02:47)
Summary
The speakers discuss the importance of taking responsibility for the efficient collection and utilization of data to make decisions in technology and the potential for a healthy and wealthy future for all through smart development.