Episode · EconTalk · 2023-05-08

Books mentioned on Eliezer Yudkowsky on the Dangers of AI

3 books · With Eliezer Yudkowsky · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Eliezer Yudkowsky insists that once artificial intelligence becomes smarter than people, everyone on earth will die. Listen as Yudkowsky speaks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts on why we should be very, very afraid, and why we're not prepared or able to manage the terrifiying risks of artificial intelligence.

Russ Roberts discussed Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom and Nanosystems by K. Eric Drexler. Eliezer Yudkowsky discussed Nanomedicine by Robert A. Freitas.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Superintelligence

   Nick Bostrom · at 2:23

   Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom is a foundational book exploring the future of artificial intelligence and the existential risks posed by the creation of superintelligent systems.

   Discussed

   “We interviewed uh we That's the royal we. I interviewed Nicklaus Bostrom back in 2014. I read his book Superintelligence. I found it uncompelling.”

   Russ Roberts Eliezer Yudkowsky on the Dangers of AI 2023-05-08 Listen at 2:23

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
2. 

   Nanosystems

   K. Eric Drexler · at 50:43

   Discussed

   “For those not watching on YouTube, it's a copy of a book called Nanosystems. Uh but for those who are um listening at home rather than watching at home, Eliezer, tell us why that's significant.”

   Russ Roberts Eliezer Yudkowsky on the Dangers of AI 2023-05-08 Listen at 50:43

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
3. 

   Nanomedicine

   Robert A. Freitas · at 55:09

   Robert A.

   Discussed

   “I'm now going to hold up another Now, book called uh Nano medicine by Robert Freitas instead of Nano systems by Eric Drexler.”

   Eliezer Yudkowsky Eliezer Yudkowsky on the Dangers of AI 2023-05-08 Listen at 55:09

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible