In this episode, philosopher and author Nick Bostrom joins us to explore what happens when humanity crosses the threshold into super-intelligence. From ending disease and scarcity to uploading minds and creating vast “game worlds” of meaning, Bostrom maps the future he envisions in his new book, Deep Utopia.
We unpack four defining challenges: aligning AI technically, governing it globally, granting moral status to digital minds, and understanding how super-AI might fit within a broader “cosmic host.” Bostrom also introduces fresh proposals, from an Open Global Investment Model for AI to regulating DNA synthesis—and explains why brain-computer interfaces are likely to arrive only after super-intelligence is already here.
Along the way, we tackle simulation theory, post-work purpose, policy “pause” windows, the infamous paper-clip maximizer, and even why sentient AIs should have an “exit button.” If you’re curious about timelines, existential risk, or how we might share the wealth of a post-AI future without stifling innovation, this conversation is for you.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Exploring Deep Utopia: A New Vision for Humanity
02:52 The Challenges of Meaning in a Solved World
07:34 The Four Challenges of Superintelligence
23:34 The Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces
26:17 Rethinking Moral Principles in a Digital Age
28:02 Understanding Consciousness and Suffering in Simulations
30:47 Safeguards and Consent in AI Development
34:13 Influence of Thought Leaders on AI’s Future
36:43 The Role of a Cosmic Host in AI Development
40:51 The Purpose of Simulations and Their Outcomes
48:03 Economic Systems in a Post-Singularity World
59:03 Timelines and Predictions for Superintelligence
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