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What is a Singleton? (2005)
Manage episode 340433561 series 3377084
By Nick Bostrom.
Abstract:
This note introduces the concept of a "singleton" and suggests that this concept is useful for formulating and analyzing possible scenarios for the future of humanity.
Read the full paper:
https://nickbostrom.com/fut/singleton
More episodes at:
https://radiobostrom.com/
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Outline:
(00:18) Abstract
(00:32) 1. Definition
(01:35) 2. Examples and Elaboration
(05:42) 3. Advantages with a Singleton
(08:02) 4. Disadvantages with a Singleton
(10:14) 5. The Singleton Hypothesis
29 episodes
Manage episode 340433561 series 3377084
By Nick Bostrom.
Abstract:
This note introduces the concept of a "singleton" and suggests that this concept is useful for formulating and analyzing possible scenarios for the future of humanity.
Read the full paper:
https://nickbostrom.com/fut/singleton
More episodes at:
https://radiobostrom.com/
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Outline:
(00:18) Abstract
(00:32) 1. Definition
(01:35) 2. Examples and Elaboration
(05:42) 3. Advantages with a Singleton
(08:02) 4. Disadvantages with a Singleton
(10:14) 5. The Singleton Hypothesis
29 episodes
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