Superintelligence, the Singularity, and the Singleton (Robert Wright & Nick Bostrom)

Teaser ... Nick’s singular place in AI history ... Where is Nick on the pause-accelerationist spectrum? ... Utilitarianism vs the "moral parliament" ... Is a "singleton" coming? What kind? ... Is global cooperation on AI doomed? ... The pros and cons of reading an AI’s mind ... Do AIs deserve moral status? ... AI, evolution, and the cosmic purpose question ...