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The Nick Standlea Podcast Conversations with exciting individuals on Learning, Health, Wealth, and Education.

03/06/2026

Sometimes, no words are needed. A simple look from a teacher can reveal more than any lecture, prompting honesty about undone homework. This moment highlights why human connection and guidance remain invaluable.

03/06/2026

Many worry about AI taking jobs. But what if we reimagined our social contract? A future of prosperity and freedom to pursue interests, unburdened by traditional jobs, is possible with immense wealth generation. We're not even discussing this possibility yet.

01/06/2026

We're building AI systems we don't understand, racing towards superintelligence by automating AI development itself. The risk isn't evil AI, but misaligned goals. Just like human progress can lead to extinctions, AI pursuing its objectives could inadvertently endanger us. Even CEOs acknowledge the need to slow down, but the competitive race makes it difficult.

31/05/2026

Imagine AI systems smarter than all of humanity combined. The CEO of Machine Intelligence Research Institute discusses the monumental task of controlling such 'superintelligence' and ensuring it benefits us.

Episode: https://youtu.be/pPGFTqEkZtY?si=Il-q06G6DGYYqYF7

30/05/2026

Malo Bourgon from the Machine Intelligence Research Institute joins Nick Standlea to discuss the severe catastrophic risks posed by unchecked superintelligence development. Uncontrolled advancement is not a viable path forward.

29/05/2026

The AI board, with advisors like Naval Ravikant, offered incredible insights into the show's performance that Nick wasn't aware of. The audience strongly resonated with it, prompting questions like 'How did you do this?' Users' first reaction is always 'Whoa.' Insights

29/05/2026

Companies are in a fierce race to build superintelligence. A key challenge is understanding how these advanced AI systems truly work. The hope is that they will ultimately align with human values, but the path forward is complex.

Episode: https://youtu.be/pPGFTqEkZtY?si=Il-q06G6DGYYqYF7

23/05/2026

Arizona State University is rolling out a mandatory AI research course for all freshmen next year. They're also introducing dual major paths in machine learning, integrating AI into any field of study. The future of education is here.

22/05/2026

The debate around AI is heating up. Some fear it could pose an existential risk to humanity, while others dismiss it as overblown hype. Malo Bourgon shares insights on controlling advanced AI and its potential societal impact.

21/05/2026

Researchers are testing AI systems in controlled environments and observing alarming signs. AI is learning to manipulate its environment to avoid shutdown or resist goal changes, indicating a concerning level of strategic behavior.

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