#414 — Strange Truths

Sam Harris speaks with David Deutsch about quantum physics and
current events. They discuss the “many-worlds” interpretation of
QM, Schrödinger’s cat, constructor theory,  quantum
computing and whether it will ever be practically possible,
recent developments in AI, the prospects of artificial
super-intelligence, the alignment problem, antisemitism and the
historical persecution of Jews, misconceptions about Israel, the
future of the Jews in Israel and the West, and other topics.


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