Propositions Concerning Digital Minds and Society (2022)

By Nick Bostrom and Carl Shulman. Draft version 1.10.Abstract:AIs with moral status and political rights? We'll need a modus vivendi, and it’s becoming urgent to figure out the parameters for that. This paper makes a load of specific claims that begin to stake out a position.Read the full paper:https://nickbostrom.com/propositions.pdfMore episodes at:https://radiobostrom.com/ ---Outline:(00:00) Introduction(00:36) Disclaimer(01:07) Consciousness and metaphysics(06:48) Respecting AI interests(21:41) Security and stability(32:04) AI-empowered social organization(38:07) Satisfying multiple values(42:23) Mental malleability, persuasion, and lock-in(47:20) Epistemology(53:36) Status of existing AI systems(59:52) Recommendations regarding current practises and AI systems(01:07:08) Impact paths and modes of advocacy(01:11:11) Closing credits