Apocalyptic A.I. - A New Religion?

The video explores the concept of AI apocalypse, comparing it to ancient Jewish and Christian apocalyptic texts. It discusses the potential risks of superhuman AI, such as the paperclip maximizer scenario, and the emergence of secular apocalypticism. The video delves into themes of alienation, divine intervention, and transformation, drawing parallels between AI futurism and ancient apocalypticism. It also examines transhumanism, highlighting both optimistic and pessimistic views of AI's role in human evolution. Finally, it considers AI apocalypticism as a moral commentary on contemporary society.

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