Oxford Scientist John Lennox Warns of The Rise of A.I. | #24

Dr. John Lennox, a renowned Oxford Mathematician, joins Larry. They delve into artificial intelligence (AI) and its ethical implications. Dr. Lennox stresses that even in its current state, AI presents pressing ethical concerns, particularly in privacy, surveillance, and disinformation. He underscores the alarming growth of deepfake technology, which can manipulate audio and video to convincingly impersonate individuals, leading to the spread of false information. This, he argues, poses a substantial challenge in discerning authenticity in public discourse, especially within political contexts. Throughout the conversation, the focus remains on the ethical and societal challenges arising from AI and technology, emphasizing the need for responsible development and the thoughtful consideration of potential consequences. Click Here to Join Larry’s Newsletter: Get my Tome Course, The Paradox of Pain. Use the Code, “IDEAS“ to get my course and access to Tome Exclusive all year for only $ a month. Chapter Markers: 00:00 Longtermism 01:28 Show opening 03:15 Welcome Dr John Lennox 05:44 2084: John Lennox 08:12 Artificial Intelligence 10:30 Narrow A.I 13:50 Chat GPT 18:25 World of Deep fakes 22:00 Ethical problems 27:30 Do you have something to hide? 29:05 Steve Cortes Ad 31:17 Social Credit system 32:05 Yuval Harari 39:30 Atheistic world view 42:40 Fear of death 47:00 Paradox of Pain 48:40 Warnings of A.I Sync Music ID: MB01AV1XCXBWS06