Thinking On Paper

Could AI accidentally end humanity while trying to help us? In Chapter 8 of Harari's Nexus, we uncover the chilling parallels between Stalin's deadly loyalty tests and modern AI surveillance.

From Napoleon's fatal victories to the infamous paperclip paradox, you'll learn how even well-intentioned AI could spiral beyond human control. And yes, how a paperclip could end humanity!Plus: You'll discover why social media algorithms tap into your primal brain instead of your reasoning mind, and why Asimov's famous robot laws won't protect you.

You'll learn how competing ethical frameworks could shape AI's decisions, and potentially our fate. Join Mark and Jeremy as they Think on Paper about AI, the alignment problem and humanity's future. Not bad for a book club.Visit www.thinkingonpaper.xyz to win a signed copy of Kevin Kelly's 'Advice for Life' plus exclusive VIP interview tickets.

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Timestamps[00:00] Introduction: Books That Change Minds[01:04] Diving into Nexus Chapter 8[01:37] The Stalin Test: When Applause Becomes Terror[06:11] Evolution of AI Principles[07:45] Understanding the Attention Economy[08:45] How AI Targets Our Limbic System[09:29] Inside Facebook: The Leaked Reports[11:49] Napoleon's Warning for AI[15:55] The AI Alignment Problem Explained[17:49] Racing Against Time: Human Goals vs. Doomsday Clock[20:04] The Power of Divergent Thinking[21:50] Understanding Deontology in AI Ethics[26:55] Can Mythology Guide AI?[27:54] Exploring Inter-computer Realities[33:50] Why Asimov's Laws Won't Save Us[38:31] NPCs & The Future of Digital Consciousness