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Nick Bostrom: Superintelligence — Paths, Dangers, Strategies

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September 4, 2014
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This event was held Thursday, September 4th, 2014 in Harvard auditorium Emerson 105.

What happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? In his new book – Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies – Professor Bostrom explores these questions, laying the foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life.

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This content was first published at futureoflife.org on September 4, 2014.

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