Topic: Long Termism

4 chapters across the catalog

Junkie Communism
Episode 1904 • • 27:24 - 30:14

1904: Junkie Communism

October Surprise Theories and Tech Security Strikes

Speculation arises regarding a potential "October Surprise" involving a major technical failure similar to the CrowdStrike event. The discussion links this to the "Effective Altruism" cult and mentions a planned strike by 14,000 security guards at major California tech companies as a possible catalyst for a systemic anomaly.

Junkie Communism
Episode 1904 • • 1:17:07 - 1:19:13

1904: Junkie Communism

Effective Altruism and the Digital God Concept

The "Effective Altruism" movement is described as a cult seeking to create a "digital God" through AI. The discussion explores the possibility of AI-led juries and leaders, referencing Ray Kurzweil's theories on transhumanism and the recent Lindsey Clancy trial as examples of shifting societal values.

Best Clips of The Day
Episode 1767 • • 1:02:34 - 1:05:40

1767: Best Clips of The Day

Effective Altruism, Sam Bankman-Fried and Long-termism

The "Effective Altruism" movement is scrutinized following the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried and its influence on AI policy at the Bletchley Park summit. The philosophy encourages donating to causes that benefit the greatest number of people, including "future humans" who have not yet been born. This "long-termism" is described as a tool for corporations to influence current policy under the guise of future benefit.

Techno-douche
Episode 1605 • • 1:13:13 - 1:17:32

1605: Techno-douche

Effective Altruism, UK AI Summit, Long-termism Philosophy

The "Effective Altruism" movement is linked to both Sam Bankman-Fried and the recent AI Summit at Bletchley Park. The hosts deconstruct the philosophy of "long-termism," arguing it is used by tech elites to justify current policy goals under the guise of protecting future generations.