AI Under Trump? The Stakes of 2024 w/ Joshua Steinman [Pt 2 of 2]

In this special episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan shares his thoughts on the upcoming election and its potential impact on AI development. He explores the AI-forward case for Trump, featuring an interview with Joshua Steinman. Nathan outlines his reasons for not supporting Trump, focusing on US-China relations, leadership approach, and the need for a positive-sum mindset in the AI era. He discusses the importance of stable leadership during pivotal moments and explains why he'll be voting for Kamala Harris, despite some reservations. This thought-provoking episode offers a nuanced perspective on the intersection of politics and AI development.

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CHAPTERS:

(00:00:00) About the Show

(00:00:22) Sponsors: Weights & Biases RAG++

(00:01:28) About the Episode

(00:13:13) Reflecting on Trump

(00:15:32) Introducing Josh

(00:16:35) AI Arms Race Concerns

(00:20:20) Arms Race History

(00:22:35) Building Trust

(00:25:19) Ashenbrenner Model

(00:27:17) Global Good vs. Self-Interest

(00:28:20) Sponsors: Shopify | Notion

(00:31:16) Working with Trump

(00:33:54) Media Misrepresentation

(00:40:09) Cabinet Member Leverage

(00:44:41) Sponsors: LMNT

(00:46:23) China's Communist Party

(00:48:36) AI and National Policy

(00:50:14) The Reality of AGI

(00:52:39) Framing the Disagreement

(01:01:41) Slaughterbots and AI Future

(01:04:24) Risks of Engagement

(01:09:29) Sustainability of Military Tech

(01:13:01) Closing Statements

(01:14:55) Outro

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