When the Machines Outsmart Us

Overview

Explore the future of AI with physicist Max Tegmark as he discusses machine intelligence, its potential impact on humanity, and strategies for ensuring human flourishing in an AI-driven world.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Machine Intelligence
Overview of Artificial Intelligence
Historical milestones in AI development
Current state of AI technologies
• Understanding the Potential of Machine Intelligence
Capabilities and limitations of current AI systems
Key advancements on the horizon
Differentiating narrow, general, and superintelligent AI
• The Impact of AI on Society
AI’s role in industry and economy
Implications for labor markets and employment
Social and ethical considerations
• Risks and Challenges of Advanced AI
Assessing existential risks
Case studies of AI failures and unintended consequences
Ethical frameworks for AI development
• Strategies for Human Flourishing with AI
Designing AI that benefits humanity
Policy and governance in AI development
Collaborative efforts for global AI safety
• Technological and Philosophical Perspectives
Philosophical implications of machine consciousness
Transhumanism and the augmentation of human capabilities
AI and the future of human identity
• Scenario Planning and Future Visions
Possible future scenarios with AI
Identifying desirable and undesirable outcomes
Developing strategies for positive futures
• Conclusion and Open Discussion
Recap of key insights
Addressing open questions and inviting further exploration
Encouraging active participation in shaping the AI future

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Subjects

Conference Talks