Power and Persuasion
Carl discusses the intricate dynamics of power and negotiation, emphasizing that superintelligent entities could leverage vast amounts of data and cyber capabilities to manipulate leaders. He illustrates this with historical examples, highlighting how individuals, like Lyndon, have successfully convinced others to align with their interests, often to the detriment of those they initially appeared to support. The potential for a superintelligence to replicate and amplify such strategies raises profound implications for human governance and cooperation.In this clip
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Carl Shulman (Pt 2) - AI Takeover, Bio & Cyber Attacks, Detecting Deception, & Humanity's Far Future
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