Eliezer Yudkowsky: podcast appearances and interviews

Eliezer Shlomo Yudkowsky is an American artificial intelligence researcher and writer, recognized for his work on decision theory, ethics, and the promotion of ideas related to friendly artificial intelligence. He is the founder and a research fellow at the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, a private nonprofit organization based in Berkeley, California. Yudkowsky's research on the potential for a runaway intelligence explosion has influenced prominent thinkers, including philosopher Nick Bostrom, particularly in his 2014 book Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies. He is also known for co-authoring the New York Times Best Seller If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All with Nate Soares, which discusses existential risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence. In addition to his scientific and philosophical work, Yudkowsky gained attention for his Harry Potter fanfiction, Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality. His contributions have played a significant role in shaping discussions around the safety and ethical implications of artificial intelligence.