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Back to EpisodesMichael Lynch: AGI, Epistemic Shock, Truth Seeking, AI Risks, Humanity
Episode 190
Published 1 year, 10 months ago
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In this MindFest talk, Michael Lynch explores the challenges of artificial general intelligence, from epistemic shock to the pursuit of truth in a rapidly evolving landscape. He examines the ethical risks AI poses to humanity and argues for deeper philosophical scrutiny of future technologies.
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