Joseph Carlsmith - Utopia, AI & Infinite ethics

Abstract

This podcast episode explores the concept of utopia and its relationship to artificial intelligence. The guest, a senior research analyst at Open Philanthropy and a doctoral student in philosophy, discusses the potential of AI to create a better future and the ethical challenges associated with this. He examines the computational capacity of the brain and compares it to the potential of artificial systems, arguing that infinite ethics may be necessary to navigate the challenges of a future with powerful AI. The episode further explores the potential pitfalls of futurism, emphasizing the importance of learning from the present and acknowledging the limitations of our understanding of the future. It also touches on the importance of blogging as a tool for productivity and communication. – AI-generated abstract.