Scott Aaronson

Scott Aaronson thinks that the time to prepare for a post-quantum world isn’t years away - it was yesterday. In the second episode of Forecast 2050 with Nebular General Partner Finn Murphy and Entrepreneur in Residence Tom McCarthy, we explore whether classical AI might eclipse quantum computing, how post-quantum cryptography will upend global security, and why the rise of superintelligence both excites and deeply unsettles Scott. We also debate whether a quantum teleporter would actually be a suicide machine, how advanced AI might help us uncover the fundamental nature of reality, and the disturbing possibility that future superintelligences may compete with one another for dominance, treating humans as collateral. Extended Show Notes: https://finnmurphyirl.substack.com/p/breaking-the-internet-scott-aaronsons Transcript (with links): https://finnmurphyirl.substack.com/p/forecast-2050-episode-ii-transcript Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:04 How AI & Quantum Computing Interact Today 10:36 Why Scott Thinks Classical Computing Might Outdate Quantum 18:24 The Post-Quantum World of 2050 27:43 Quantum Computing & Biology 35:46 The Quantum Teleporter as a Suicide Machine 38:52 Superintelligence & The Ultimate Nature of Reality 45:00 The Battle Between Superintelligences Scott Aaronson, the Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin, is widely recognized as a top researcher in the fields of quantum computing and computational complexity. Thank you to Matt Johnson of Q2B Sillicon Valley and QC Ware for helping us film at the conference! https://q2b.qcware.com/ Scott’s blog, Shtetl-Optimized: https://scottaaronson.blog/ Forecast 2050 is a series about the next 25 years—and the builders, thinkers, and leaders shaping what comes next. Finn on X: https://x.com/FinnMurphy12 Finn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finn-murphy-16160465/ Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mccarthy-41144779/ Nebular is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City. Head to nebular.vc for more info.

Scott Aaronson joined us at FUTO to host a Q&A about quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Dr. Aaronson is a Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin, and director of its Quantum Information Center. His research interests center around the capabilities and limits of quantum computers, and computational complexity theory more generally. For the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years, Dr. Aaronson worked at OpenAI on the theoretical foundations of AI safety. (from his website) - https://www.scottaaronson.com/

Grid resilience has become a test of whether the U.S. can keep essential systems running through disruption—and recover fast when they don't. In this episode, Frank Cilluffo talks with Scott Aaronson about how the electric power sector plans for and responds to an "all-hazards" landscape, from major storms to cyber and physical attacks. Aaronson explains why the grid is a "network of networks" with a huge attack surface but few true single points of failure, and how mutual assistance became a national-scale capability. They also dig into interdependencies across "lifeline" sectors, the practical reality of IT/OT differences, and why surging demand—from AI and data centers to EVs and reshoring—raises urgent reliability and supply chain questions. Main Topics Covered Why electricity is consumed the moment it's produced—and why balance matters. How mutual assistance evolved from bilateral help to national-scale response. Lessons from severe weather events, including what makes ice storms uniquely hard. The IT vs. OT gap, and why operational tech changes the cyber playbook. Interdependencies: why adversaries can hit electricity by targeting other sectors. Rising demand and the push to rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity for grid equipment. Key Quotes "Electricity is the only commodity that is consumed at the moment it is produced." – Scott Aaronson "[Power companies] are competitive in some ways, but we are completely non-competitive when it comes to security, when it comes to resilience, when it comes to response and recovery." – Scott Aaronson "I don't really care if it is a storm or a pandemic or a cyber or physical attack or the zombie apocalypse… The impact is what matters." – Scott Aaronson "The adversary is not attacking the electric sector. They are attacking the United States." – Scott Aaronson "The first 72 are on you… Have food, have water, have a plan, be prepared. The cavalry is coming." – Scott Aaronson "Regulations are great, but they are a foundational level of security… if you mandate… a 10-foot fence… the adversary brings a 12-foot ladder." – Scott Aaronson R elevant Links and Resources Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC) CRISP (Cyber Risk Information Sharing Program) STEP (Spare Transformer Equipment Program) ESF-12 (Emergency Support Function 12 – Energy) About the Guest Scott Aaronson is Senior Vice President for Energy Security and Industry Operations at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and Secretary of the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), serving as a key industry-government liaison on power-sector security and preparedness.

In this episode of Boots to Boardroom we talk to Scott Aaronson — Senior VP of Energy Security at EEI. The US grid is facing its biggest test in decades: can it handle the massive power demand from AI and data centers? Scott breaks down why the myth that "the grid is old and antiquated" is wrong and reveals the $1.1 trillion investment plan over the next 5 years to modernize American infrastructure. We discuss the mismatch between Amazon's "long-term" 5-year view and the utility sector's 50-year planning cycle, and why "gripping the club too tight" kills leadership. Scott also explains the global race for resources and why the US must repatriate manufacturing to ensure national energy dominance. What you'll learn Why the US grid is facing massive growth after 20 years of flat demand How utilities plan to spend $1.1 trillion to support AI and electrification The "golf grip" philosophy for effective leadership and team management Why data centers and AI are driving a global race for grid equipment The critical need to repatriate manufacturing for energy security About the guest: Scott Aaronson is the Senior Vice President of Energy Security and Industry Operations at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). Since joining EEI in 2009, he has focused on grid modernization, cybersecurity, and strengthening the resilience of the nation’s energy infrastructure. He also serves as Secretary of the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council, where he helps connect industry leaders with government officials to advance national energy security. Before joining the energy sector, Scott worked on Capitol Hill advising members of Congress, bringing deep experience in both policy and leadership. He is a University of Colorado graduate and holds a master’s degree from George Washington University. Follow Scott Aaronson on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaaronson/ About the Show: From Boots to Boardroom is a podcast that shines a light on the people who keep America running. Not every leader sits in a corner office — leadership is found on job sites, in the field, and in the boardroom. In each episode, we share the journeys of those who build, restore, and power our nation. From linemen and builders to entrepreneurs and executives, these are stories of grit, tenacity, empathy, and vision. Subscribe for episodes featuring the leaders who power America's infrastructure! Like this episode? Hit the thumbs up and let us know what leadership topic you'd like us to explore next! Follow Hari Vasudevan, Founder and CEO of KYRO AI here LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harivasudevan/ Follow us on our socials: LinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guest are solely their own and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views, policies, or positions of KYRO AI, From Boots to Boardroom, or the host. Any appearance by a guest on this program does not constitute an endorsement of the guest’s views, products, services, or affiliations. KYRO AI, From Boots to Boardroom, and the host disclaim any liability relating to the con

The time has come for Vaden to defend his faith in the face of cold, hard scientific rationality. Will AI take over the world, automating away everything that makes humans distinct? Or can Vaden defend the church of just-ism, the radical belief that AI is simply "just a tool." Scott Aaronson, professor of computer science at UT Austin, goes to head to head against the zealotry. Check out Scott's website and his blog, Shtetl Optimized . We discuss Scott view's on education. Should we radically reform K-12? Is ChatGPT changing Scott's approach to teaching The religion of "justa-ism" Is AI just a tool? Is there any principle which lets us say that AI won't be as general as humans? Aaronson's thesis of Artificial Intelligence Computational universality vs explanatory universality The many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics Socials Follow us on Twitter at @IncrementsPod, @BennyChugg, @VadenMasrani Come join our discord server! DM us on twitter or send us an email to get a supersecret link Become a patreon subscriber here . Or give us one-time cash donations to help cover our lack of cash donations here . Click dem like buttons on youtube Have you been converted? Tell us at incrementspodcast@gmail.com Special Guest: Scott Aaronson. Support Increments

In this episode of the 632nm podcast, Scott Aaronson shares his early fascination with calculus at age 11 and how “rediscovering” old mathematics led him toward groundbreaking work in complexity theory. He gives a lucid explanation of P vs NP, revealing how seemingly trivial questions about verifying solutions speak to some of the deepest unsolved problems in all of computing. Aaronson also explores the frontiers of quantum computing, from the nuances of quantum supremacy experiments to the idea of quantum money and certified randomness. He explains how amplitudes—rather than straightforward probabilities—unlock powerful interference effects, yet still face limits imposed by measurement. The conversation concludes with a look at the future of fault-tolerant quantum computers and the possibility that we’ve finally reached the ultimate horizon of computability—unless nature has even stranger surprises in store. 02:01 Early Fascination with Mathematics 05:10 Exploring Complexity Theory 09:10 Understanding P vs NP 22:38 The Significance of P vs NP in Cryptography and AI 35:04 Mapping Problems and NP Completeness 38:37 Quantum Computing and BQP 41:41 Shor's Algorithm and Cryptography 45:39 Simulating Quantum Systems 52:04 Digital vs Analog Quantum Computers 58:18 Grover's Algorithm and Quantum Speedup 01:02:04 Challenges in Quantum Algorithm Development 01:06:41 Beam Splitter Networks and Quantum Sampling 01:15:22 Quantum Computing and Information Storage 01:17:24 Shor's Algorithm and Factoring Numbers 01:20:56 Google's Quantum Supremacy Demonstration 01:49:19 Quantum Money and Unclonable Cash 01:57:15 The Future of Quantum Computing Follow us: Twitter: https://x.com/632nmPodcast Substack: https://632nmpodcast.substack.com/ Michael Dubrovsky: https://x.com/MikeDubrovsky Misha Shalaginov: https://x.com/MYShalaginov Xinghui Yin: https://x.com/XinghuiYin Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/632nm/id1751170269 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aVH9vT5qp5UUUvQ6Uf6OR Website: https://www.632nm.com

This podcast is produced by volunteers at Accelerator Media, a nonprofit educational media organization. Our work is supported by listeners and viewers like you. If you’d like to help us ignite curiosity and inspire long-term thinking about our shared future, please consider making a donation: https://acceleratormedia.org/donate/ In this episode of Curiosity Entangled, theoretical computer scientist Scott Aaronson and writer Zvi Mowshowitz confront one of the biggest questions of our time: what happens when humanity builds tools that can outthink us? In a wide-ranging and unsparing conversation, they explore the realities of AI risk, gradual human disempowerment, the complexities of steering technological progress, and why alignment efforts may fall short when it matters most. Scott and Zvi examine the unique nature of the AI revolution—how it’s different from past technological shifts—and why traditional assumptions about progress and control may no longer apply. They tackle the pitfalls of today’s AI safety approaches, the psychological challenge of thinking clearly about diffuse, slow-moving risks, and the educational, societal, and epistemic shifts that the AI era demands. This is a conversation for anyone grappling with the future of intelligence, agency, and civilization itself. 5 Questions This Episode Might Leave You With 1. How could AI lead to humanity’s gradual loss of agency without an obvious “takeover” moment? 2. Why is it so difficult to steer or slow down transformative technologies once they are unleashed? 3. What makes today’s AI fundamentally different from previous technological revolutions? 4. Are current AI safety and interpretability efforts enough—or are we fooling ourselves? 5. How can we cultivate deeper skepticism, clearer thinking, and better education in the age of AI? Learn more about the guests Scott Aaronson – Professor of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin, expert in quantum computing and theoretical foundations of AI alignment. https://scottaaronson.blog/ Zvi Mowshowitz – Writer and strategic thinker focusing on decision theory, AI forecasting, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. https://thezvi.substack.com/https://x.com/TheZvi https://www.balsaresearch.com/ Timestamps 00:00:50 – Why this technological revolution leaves no obvious human niche 00:04:00 – How Zvi’s writing method mirrors real-time information processing 00:09:54 – Rethinking AI risk: gradual disempowerment vs. sudden takeover 00:14:10 – Why AI disruption is uniquely hard to govern—and harder to discuss 00:17:00 – GPT-4o, AI as research assistant, and the shifting cognitive landscape 00:21:15 – Why steering is harder than halting in technological revolutions 00:26:05 – Verifying claims and detecting “crank” proofs with AI 00:34:50 – Concrete examples vs. abstract theorizing about AI risk 00:37:10 – Strategic deception: when AIs learn to lie convincingly 00:43:50 – Lessons from past technological disruptions—and why AI is different 00:50:00 – The future of AI alignment: Scott’s new center at UT Austin 00:55:00 – Why pouring cold water on false hope matters for alignment 01:00:25 – Out-of-distribution reasoning: what models guess when data is scarce 01:11:00 – Education in an AI-saturated world: challenges and possibilities 01:17:00 – Learning, motivation, and the loss of intellectual environments 01:23:20 – Oscillating extremism, cultural breakdown, and the AI era 01:30:00 – Keeping focus: resisting distractions in a world of manufactured outrage Follow Accelerator Media:https://x.com/xceleratormedia https://instagram.com/xcelerator.media/ https://linkedin.com/company/accelerator-media-org

Jacob Barandes (Harvard) and Scott Aaronson debate a wave-function-free reformulation of quantum mechanics. They explore whether the new “indivisible” approach reshapes our understanding of reality or simply repackages existing puzzles. - 00:00 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics - 05:40 - The Power of Quantum Computing - 36:17 - The Many Worlds Debate - 1:09:05 - Evaluating Jacob's Theory - 1:13:49 - Criteria for Theoretical Frameworks - 1:17:15 - Bohmian Mechanics and Stochastic Dynamics - 1:18:51 - Generalizing Quantum Theory - 1:22:32 - The Role of Unobservables - 1:31:08 - The Problem of Trajectories - 1:39:39 - Exploring Alternative Theories - 1:50:29 - The Stone Soup Analogy - 1:56:20 - The Limits of Quantum Mechanics - 2:01:57 - The Nature of Laws in Physics - 2:14:57 - The Many Worlds Interpretation - 2:22:40 - The Search for New Connections SPONSORS: - I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE RESOURCES: - Quantum theory, the Church-Turing principle and the universal quantum computer (article): https://www.cs.princeton.edu/courses/archive/fall04/cos576/papers/deutsch85.pdf - The Emergent Multiverse (book): https://amzn.to/3QJleSu - Jacob Barandes on TOE (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&t=1s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal - Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk - Quantum Theory From Five Reasonable Axioms (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0101012 - Quantum stochastic processes and quantum non-Markovian phenomena (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2012.01894 - Jacob's Wigner's Friend flowchart: https://shared.jacobbarandes.com/images/wigners-friend-flow-chart-2025 - Is Quantum Mechanics An Island In Theory Space? (paper): https://www.scottaaronson.com/papers/island.pdf - Aspects of Objectivity in Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/223/1/Objectivity.pdf - Quantum Computing Since Democritus (book): https://amzn.to/4bqVeoD - The Ghost in the Quantum Turing Machine (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1306.0159 - quantum mechanics and reality (article): https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/23/9/30/427387/Quantum-mechanics-and-realityCould-the-solution-to - Stone Soup (book): https://amzn.to/4kgPamN - TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY - TOE's Mindfest playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb - Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com - Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, raising significant questions for cryptography and blockchain. In this episode, Scott Aaronson, quantum computing expert, and Justin Drake, cryptography researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, join us to explore the impact of quantum advancements on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the future of crypto security. Are your coins safe? How soon do we need post-quantum cryptography? Tune in as we navigate this complex, fascinating frontier. ------ 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙 FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi https://bankless.cc/Frax 🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK https://bankless.cc/Mantle 🌐 CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER https://bankless.cc/Celo ------ ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/15?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E ------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 6:50 Google Willow Chip 11:58 How is Quantum Computing Accelerating? 19:27 Quantum vs Classical Computers 40:18 Why are Quantum Computers so weird? 46:18 Quantum Computing & Cryptography 52:53 What will Break Cryptography 54:45 Time Horizons 1:03:14 Accounts Getting Hacked 1:13:23 The Bitcoin Case 1:24:10 Quantum Money 1:29:44 The Ethereum Case 1:35:00 Closing Thoughts 1:36:24 Debrief with Justin Drake ------ RESOURCES Scott Aaronson https://www.scottaaronson.com/ Justin Drake https://x.com/drakefjustin ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠

Today I’m reacting to the recent Scott Aaronson interview on the Win-Win podcast with Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov. Prof. Aaronson is the Director of the Quantum Information Center at the University of Texas at Austin. He’s best known for his research advancing the frontier of complexity theory, especially quantum complexity theory, and making complex insights from his field accessible to a wider readership via his blog. Scott is one of my biggest intellectual influences. His famous Who Can Name The Bigger Number essay and his long-running blog are among my best memories of coming across high-quality intellectual content online as a teen. His posts and lectures taught me much of what I know about complexity theory. Scott recently completed a two-year stint at OpenAI focusing on the theoretical foundations of AI safety, so I was interested to hear his insider account. Unfortunately, what I heard in the interview confirms my worst fears about the meaning of “safety” at today’s AI companies: that they’re laughably clueless at how to achieve any measure of safety, but instead of doing the adult thing and slowing down their capabilities work, they’re pushing forward recklessly. 00:00 Introducing Scott Aaronson 02:17 Scott's Recruitment by OpenAI 04:18 Scott's Work on AI Safety at OpenAI 08:10 Challenges in AI Alignment 12:05 Watermarking AI Outputs 15:23 The State of AI Safety Research 22:13 The Intractability of AI Alignment 34:20 Policy Implications and the Call to Pause AI 38:18 Out-of-Distribution Generalization 45:30 Moral Worth Criterion for Humans 51:49 Quantum Mechanics and Human Uniqueness 01:00:31 Quantum No-Cloning Theorem 01:12:40 Scott Is Almost An Accelerationist? 01:18:04 Geoffrey Hinton's Proposal for Analog AI 01:36:13 The AI Arms Race and the Need for Regulation 01:39:41 Scott Aronson's Thoughts on Sam Altman 01:42:58 Scott Rejects the Orthogonality Thesis 01:46:35 Final Thoughts 01:48:48 Lethal Intelligence Clip 01:51:42 Outro Show Notes Scott’s Interview on Win-Win with Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANFnUHcYza0 Scott’s Blog: https://scottaaronson.blog PauseAI Website: https://pauseai.info PauseAI Discord: https://discord.gg/2XXWXvErfA Watch the Lethal Intelligence video and check out LethalIntelligence.ai ! It’s an AWESOME new animated intro to AI risk. Doom Debates’ Mission is to raise mainstream awareness of imminent extinction from AGI and build the social infrastructure for high-quality debate. Support the mission by subscribing to my Substack at DoomDebates.com and to youtube.com/@DoomDebates . Thanks for watching. Get full access to Doom Debates at lironshapira.substack.com/subscribe

David Brown At 17, Brown enlisted in the U.S. Navy, completing rigorous training at the Naval Training Center in Illinois and Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Class 115 in California. Following Army Airborne training at Fort Benning, he served with UDT-21 and SEAL Team 4, engaging in global operations. Transitioning from military service in 1987, Brown became a civilian special agent with NCIS, working across various locations, including South Carolina, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. His federal law enforcement career expanded with the EPA Criminal Investigation Division in Missouri, where he rose to Assistant Special Agent in Charge. He later led operations as Special Agent in Charge at the Department of Interior in California, managing critical regions before retiring as the Associate Inspector General for Communication. John Dearie John Dearie is the founder and President of the Center for American Entrepreneurship, an organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship as a vital driver of economic growth and job creation. Previously, he served as Acting CEO and Executive Vice President for Policy at the Financial Services Forum, representing the CEOs of the largest financial institutions operating in the United States. During his 17-year tenure, Dearie shaped the Forum’s policy agenda, addressing critical issues such as financial supervision reform, capital market competitiveness, tax reform, and economic growth. Before joining the Forum, he spent nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he contributed to Banking Studies, Foreign Exchange, and Policy & Analysis, and was appointed an Officer of the Bank in 1996. Scott Aaronson Scott Aaronson received his JD/MBA from University of Toledo in 2010. In addition to his law firm, he also owns Demeter Land Development, a company dedicated to assisting renewable energy developers with land acquisition and early stage development for DG solar facilities. In this role, he has worked with many of the major renewable energy developers in the United States. He has been a practicing attorney for 13 years licensed in Michigan and Illinois. Scott owns a real estate portfolio throughout the metro Detroit area including The Hamtramck Hostel, a youth hostel in Hamtramck MI. Martina Simmonds Martina Simmonds joined 21st Century Interactive Sports and Entertainment, a leading tech company, to champion the success of Underestimated Tech Founders by leveraging capital and connectivity. Her mission is to drive growth for these founders using well-crafted methodologies, data-driven strategies, business fundamentals, and by providing access to capital, cutting-edge technology, and a global network of influential investors, advisors, and partners. A passionate advocate for economic empowerment, Martina is deeply committed to supporting entrepreneurship and advancing opportunities for BIPOC, Latinx communities, women in STEM, and the broader technology sector.

How fast is the AI race really going? What is the current state of Quantum Computing? What actually *is* the P vs NP problem? - former OpenAI researcher and theoretical computer scientist Scott Aaronson joins Liv and Igor to discuss everything quantum, AI and consciousness. We hear about his experience working on OpenAI's "superalignment team", whether quantum computers might break Bitcoin, the state of University Admissions, and even a proposal for a new religion! Strap in for a fascinating conversation that bridges deep theory with pressing real-world concerns about our technological future. Chapters: 1:30 - Working at OpenAI 4:23 - His Approaches to AI Alignment 6:23 - Watermarking & Detection of AI content 19:15 - P vs. NP 27:11 - The Current State of AI Safety 37:38 - Bad "Just-a-ism" Arguments around LLMs 48:25 - What Sets Human Creativity Apart from AI 55:30 - A Religion for AGI? 1:00:49 - More Moral Philosophy 1:05:24 - The AI Arms Race 1:11:08 - The Government Intervention Dilemma 1:23:28 - The Current State of Quantum Computing 1:36:25 - Will QC destroy Cryptography? 1:48:55 - Politics on College Campuses 2:03:11 - Scott's Childhood & Relationship with Competition 2:23:25 - Rapid-fire Predictions Links: ♾️ Scott’s Blog: ⁠https://scottaaronson.blog/⁠ ♾️ Scott’s Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Computing-since-Democritus-Aaronson/dp/0521199565⁠ ♾️ QIC at UTA: https://www.cs.utexas.edu/~qic/ Credits Credits: ♾️ Hosted by Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov ♾️ Produced by Liv Boeree ♾️ Post-Production by Ryan Kessler The Win-Win Podcast: Poker champion Liv Boeree takes to the interview chair to tease apart the complexities of one of the most fundamental parts of human nature: competition. Liv is joined by top philosophers, gamers, artists, technologists, CEOs, scientists, athletes and more to understand how competition manifests in their world, and how to change seemingly win-lose games into Win-Wins. #WinWinPodcast #QuantumComputing #AISafety #LLM