Why Discovering Advanced Alien Life Would Be Bad For Humanity | Robin Hanson

Robin Hanson is a professor at George Mason University and researcher at Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford. He has a doctorate in social science from California Institute of Technology, master's degrees in physics and philosophy from the University of Chicago, and nine years experience as a research programmer, at Lockheed and NASA.

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Outline
0:00 - Introduction
5:04 - When will machines rule the world?
14:03 - Brain emulations & Westworld
32:40 - Are we in a simulation?
45:24 - The Great Filter
50:48 - Grabby Aliens
1:17:53 - Panspermia
1:23:20 - UFO's
1:49:50 - Rot of world government
2:02:09 - Cryonics
2:16:24 - Individualism & the future of human civilization
2:32:00 - Wealth VS fertility & raising children

Koncrete

[dannyjones]

Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
5:04 - When will machines rule the world?
14:03 - Brain emulations & Westworld
32:40 - Are we in a simulation?
45:24 - The Great Filter
50:48 - Grabby Aliens
1:17:53 - Panspermia
1:23:20 - UFO's
1:49:50 - Rot of world government
2:02:09 - Cryonics
2:16:24 - Individualism & the future of human civilization
2:32:00 - Wealth VS fertility & raising children

[amk]

Fascinating conversation with a guy that looks like Rush Limbaugh and sounds like Hugh Laurie (Dr. House).
Loved it.

[mehmedsamirs]

I used to love Joe rogan podcast, but most of the episodes are mostly comedians trying to get famous... Koncrete podcast ALWAYS brings an interesting topic and I always learn something new. Keep up the good work, this turned into my favorite podcast.

[JDavis]

So...Covid came through town and like many others, it effected my OverTime at work. So, for the past few months I have been doing UBER on the side to help suppliment my income. I was Robin's Uber Driver to the Airport when he left town a few months ago. I picked him up from Angry Pepper here in Seminole. I had just seen his Lex Friedman interview (whom he made a snide remark about) online so, I recognized him right away. I asked how he was doing and he told me he was just leaving town and was here doing a Pod Cast. Obviously, it was this one here. Now, what you good people don't know about me is that back in the day, I was a Singer for a Power Metal band and was once nominated for a Grammy from the Arizona Music Awards. My point being, I have met and played shows and toured with some of the worlds biggest stars over the years. Big deal...yeah...I know...who cares...But...I have NEVER...in all my years met a bigger PRICK...or a more of a self indulgent pompous fucking ASSHOLE as this guy (Robin) right here. He was COMPLETELY RUDE...and...
CONDESCENDING. I mean...who the hell am I??? A fucking Uber Driver has DARED to even speak to His Highness...Just a real piece of shit. I should have just dumped his fat- ass out on the Highway...but...That would have put me down on his Level.

Ok...Sorry to jump in here...I just wanted everyone to know how this guy treats the help...and to him...
We're ALL the help...
Dick...

[Gravity_results_from_SpaceTime]

I found this to be fascinating. I appreciate that Professor Hanson included some of the mathematical basis of what he’s speaking about.

[lagerbeer]

Simply fascinating interview that makes me wish I had more friends with the desire and intellectual capacity to have conversations like this.

[Nogi]

I had to take away my daughter's CocoMelon episode because a Koncrete episode dropped!!!!

[Kieran-jqkk]

This man makes a huge number of assumptions for every single point he makes.

[StandngBear]

The things I heard come out of Mr Hanson's mouth in this episode in regards to aliens and ufos made more sense and probably put more possible puzzle pieces together for me than any information I have gathered from listening to anybody in the "ufo" community for the past 15 years. Amazing episode!

[travidmolleur]

I'm not sure why your podcast isn't huge.. Great content.

[Carleon.]

CANT WAIT TO SEE WHATS IN STORE WITH THIS PODCAST FROM KONCRETE! YOU GUYS ALWAYS HAVE GREAT INTERVIEWS & INTERESTING PEOPLE! KEEP EM GOING DANNY YOUR PLATFORM IS BLOWING UP! 💥💥💥💥💥

[thomaswalsh]

Actually in Westworld, they’re gathering data on human behavior at the park so the AI can prevent catastrophic, humanity-ending events by identifying and taking out dangerous and unpredictable people (I.e. Jessie Pinkman)

[heresthedeal]

This guy has a phd philosophy of science I think it’s the hardest philosophy phd to earn and he has a masters in economics. This episode should be shown in every 7th-8th and 9th grade class just for watching his philosophical seduction skills in physics and economics. This episode should have 14 mill views rather than 997k. Just sayin

[christophermullins]

This is the first time I've listened to a full podcast twice. The content is incredible. Thanks Robin and Danny.

[gstreitenberger]

Danny you’re a good guy. Your guest is interesting and full of imaginary situations, which I enjoy.

[jasoncreamer]

The last half of this podcast was very insightful.

[tylerwood]

Keep on with the alien ancient civilization vice type stuff people love it I love it it crushes. I’m excited for this one

[noNdeSCRIpt]

Id like to see Robin in a podcast with Daniel Schmachtenberger, they both possess a certain 'meta intellect' to which they are comfortable operating within vast time scales and big picture thinking. This is a unique quality. they focus on different things but their scope of consideration and the ability to hold such large scale models in mind, would make for an excellent conversation I think.

[Souleman]

I can see people unsubscribing after this level of guest

[coryce]

The universe is full of life, intelligent life. They are hiding, they understand the danger off being found. Humans are the only beings so arrogant we think we are the only ones in the universe.