#19 What are the chances humanity will survive this century? | Anders Sandberg
Existential risk, AI and transhumanism
LEVITY · Peter Ottsjö
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Show Notes
We have another amazing guest for this episode: Anders Sandberg is a visionary philosopher, futurist, and transhumanist thinker whose work pushes the boundaries of human potential and the future of intelligence. As a senior research fellow at Oxford University’s Future of Humanity Institute until its closing in 2024 Sandberg explores everything from cognitive enhancement and artificial intelligence to existential risks and space colonization. With a background in computational neuroscience, he bridges science and philosophy to tackle some of the most profound questions of our time: How can we expand our cognitive capacities? What are the ethical implications of radical life extension? Could we one day transcend biological limitations entirely? Known for his sharp intellect, playful curiosity, and fearless speculation, Sandberg challenges conventional wisdom, inviting us to imagine—and shape—a future where humanity thrives beyond its current constraints.
00:00 introduction
04:18 exersise & David Sinclair
06:10 Will we survive the century?
18:18 Who can we trust? Knowledge and humility
23:17 Nuclear armaggedon
39:51 Technology as a double-edged sword
44:30 Sandberg origin story
56:54 Computational neuroscience
01:00:30 Personal identity and neural simulation
01:05:24 Personal identity and reasons to want to continue living
01:09:39 The psychology of behind different philosophical intutions and judgments
01:17:48 Is death bad for Anders Sandberg?
01:25:00 Altruism and individual rights
01:31:29 Elon Musk says we must die for progress
01:35:10 Artificial Intelligence
01:55:08 AI civilization
01:02:07 Cryonics
02:04:00 Book recommendations
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