What are the greatest forces, risks, and ideas that define the 21st Century? Each week existential risk researcher Coleman Snell speaks with academics, thinkers, and artists whose work speaks to life in the 21st Century for the modern individual. We talk about the biggest risks/challenges facing our species, solutions, unique aspects of 21st Century Life, and how we can find meaning in this strange century.
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Existential risk expert TTotal joins Coleman to discuss biorisk, ai risk, and the current existential risk landscape, shedding light on key disagreements and agreements.
29 Nov 2024
#24 - Critqiues of X-Risk, AI, and EA with TTotal
Coleman and TiTotal, industry experts on Effective Altruism and AI, delve into critiques of X-risk, AI limitations, and the importance of humility in scientific discourse.
14 Nov 2024
#23 - National Security and Surviving Disnformation with Ryan McBeth
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Ryan McBeth, a software engineer and cybersecurity expert, discusses his work in combating disinformation and misinformation online. He explains his methodology of using Occam's razor to analyze information and debunk conspiracy theories. Ryan also talks about the importance of internet literacy and the promotion of critical thinking. He shares examples of disinformation he has encountered, particularly in relation to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Ryan emphasizes the need to take information warfare seriously and calls for a stronger response to combat disinformation. The conversation covers various topics related to cybersecurity, nuclear weapons, and international relations. Some key themes include the use of nuclear weapons against naval targets, the influence of China and Russia, the role of AI in military operations, the spread of misinformation, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation also touches on the vulnerabilities of internet-connected devices and the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The conversation explores the relationship between disinformation and human error, as well as the challenges of building vulnerability into critical structures. It discusses the role of social media platforms in combating disinformation and suggests implementing tools such as vectorizing imagery and truth scores. The importance of critical thinking and fact-checking before sharing emotional content online is emphasized. The book 'The Field Guide to Understanding Human Error' is recommended for understanding the factors contributing to errors.
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