logo

Lex Fridman Podcast

Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond. Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.

Transcribed podcasts: 441
Time transcribed: 44d 12h 13m 31s

This graph shows how many times the word ______ has been mentioned throughout the history of the program.

Title:

A Conversation with Peter Singer on Ethics, Suffering, and Effective Altruism

Summary:

In this podcast episode, Lex Fridman engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Peter Singer, a renowned philosopher and bioethics professor. They discuss themes from Singer's influential works, such as "Animal Liberation" and "The Life You Can Save," touching on the nature of suffering, speciesism, and the ethical implications of our choices. Singer emphasizes the importance of effective altruism and the moral responsibility to alleviate suffering, while also contemplating human nature, consciousness, and the potential future of AI. The conversation encourages listeners to think critically about their responsibilities towards animals, humans in poverty, and the role of technology in our ethical landscape

Tags:

['[ethics', 'effective altruism', 'animal rights', 'suffering', 'consciousness', 'AI', 'morality', 'philosophy', 'utilitarianism]']