#19 What are the chances humanity will survive this century? | Anders Sandberg

We have another amazing guest for this episode: Anders Sandberg is a visionary philosopher, futurist, and transhumanist thinker whose work pushes the boundaries of human potential and the future of intelligence. As a senior research fellow at Oxford University’s Future of Humanity Institute until its closing in 2024 Sandberg explores everything from cognitive enhancement and artificial intelligence to existential risks and space colonization. With a background in computational neuroscience, he bridges science and philosophy to tackle some of the most profound questions of our time: How can we expand our cognitive capacities? What are the ethical implications of radical life extension? Could we one day transcend biological limitations entirely? Known for his sharp intellect, playful curiosity, and fearless speculation, Sandberg challenges conventional wisdom, inviting us to imagine—and shape—a future where humanity thrives beyond its current constraints.

00:00 introduction

04:18 exersise & David Sinclair

06:10 Will we survive the century?

18:18 Who can we trust? Knowledge and humility

23:17 Nuclear armaggedon

39:51 Technology as a double-edged sword

44:30 Sandberg origin story

56:54 Computational neuroscience

01:00:30 Personal identity and neural simulation

01:05:24 Personal identity and reasons to want to continue living

01:09:39 The psychology of behind different philosophical intutions and judgments

01:17:48 Is death bad for Anders Sandberg?

01:25:00 Altruism and individual rights

01:31:29 Elon Musk says we must die for progress

01:35:10 Artificial Intelligence

01:55:08 AI civilization

01:02:07 Cryonics

02:04:00 Book recommendations

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📕 Check out Patrick's book: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262543163/the-case-against-death/

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