Civilization's end

Here are some podcast episodes discussing themes related to the end of civilization:

1. Eliezer Yudkowsky: Dangers of AI and the End of Human Civilization on the Lex Fridman Podcast

   • Discussions about AI's potential threats and how AI could lead to human civilization's end, including topics like AGI alignment challenges, superintelligence, and AI safety.
   • Eliezer Yudkowsky provides insights.
   • Available here 1

2. What Businesses Can Learn From the Collapse of Civilizations on the Odd Lots

   • This episode delves into historical collapses, the patterns of such events, and the potential lessons contemporary businesses can learn from them.
   • Arthur Demarest, Ingram Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt, is featured.
   • Available here 2

3. Jared Diamond on the Downfall of Civilizations — and His Optimism for Ours on People I (Mostly) Admire

   • Jared Diamond discusses historic collapses of civilizations and provides a cautiously optimistic outlook for modern society.
   • Topics include resource management challenges, societal self-destruction, and global cooperation.
   • Available here 3

4. Here Are The Signs That A Civilization Is About To Collapse on the Odd Lots

   • This episode covers signs of impending civilization collapse, with specific insights into the Maya civilization and general collapse patterns.
   • Also features Arthur Demarest.
   • Available here 4

5. Civilization Is About To Change Forever: Truth About Immortality, Rich Vs Poor, AI & Ending Disease on the Impact Theory

   • Discusses future changes in civilization with topics like human longevity, technological advancements, and ethical considerations of immortality.
   • Tom Bilyeu hosts Dr. Mehmood Khan.
   • Available here 5

These episodes provide a range of perspectives and insights into the potential end or transformation of civilization from both historical and futuristic viewpoints.