Upload or Die - Apocalyptic Visions in AI

Explore the historical context and motivations behind apocalyptic AI predictions in this thought-provoking conference talk. Trace the lineage of modern AI doomsday scenarios to traditional Judeo-Christian apocalyptic prophecies. Examine the claims of respected pundits warning about the potential dangers of runaway artificial intelligence and the possibility of digital immortality through mind uploading. Analyze the portrayal of dangerous robots in films and popular media. Investigate the progress of AI in various domains, including automation, driving, and problem-solving. Critically assess concepts like the intelligence singularity, transhumanism, and the "rapture of the nerds." Delve into philosophical questions surrounding consciousness, subjective experience, and the nature of intelligence. Gain a balanced perspective on the current state of AI technology and its potential future implications.

Intro
but Technology can be Dangerous!
Transcendence?
Dangerous Robots in Film
The Popular Press
Automation
Laundry Folding Robot
Human vs. Machine IQ?
Machine IQ Test?
Driving (2004)
Human vs. Electronic Calculators
Progress Toward What?
Different Tools for Different Problems
"Smart" phones?
Getting to the Moon?
Intelligence Singularity?
Bostrom's Transhumanism
Kurzweil's Immortality
Rapture of the Nerds
Soothsayers and Mystics
Immortal Soul
Uploading Minds?
What's for Lunch?
Subjective Experience?
Robotic Twins?
Fundamental Technologies
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