Join Joseph and Eldad on Voices in AI as they delve into the multifaceted world of Sam Harris, a figure known for his contributions to neuroscience, meditation, and his controversial views on religion and society. This episode explores Harris's journey from neuroscience to spirituality and back, his focus on morality, ethics, and the impact of technology on society. Discover Harris's involvement in the AI conversation, his concerns about existential threats posed by AI, and his alignment with the effective altruism movement. Whether you agree with him or not, Sam Harris's perspectives on AI, consciousness, and the future of humanity are thought-provoking and worth exploring.
