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Sep 2024
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#81 Nick Bostrom - How To Prevent AI Cat...

Alex J O'Connor
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Nick Bostrom is a philosopher known for his work on existential risk, the anthropic principle, human enhancement ethics, whole brain emulation, and superintelligence risks. His recent book, Deep Utopia, explores what might happen if we get AI development right.

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