# What is the Control Problem? | Artificial Intelligence Masterclass

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Published: 2026-07-17T04:42:00+00:00
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What is the Control Problem?Episode release date: 25 Jan 2023Spreading awareness about the works of some of the leading educators in the AI revolution. "Helping humanity shepherd through this transition as we embrace the final invention of mankind: advanced artificial intelligence." David Shapiro aims to provide a pragmatic and optimistic view of the future. Core Ideas: Metamodernism: Narratives and emergence view of reality Postnihilism: The demand for meaning is false, there is only the Great Mystery Heuristic Imperatives: An ethical, moral, and decision framework. - Reduce suffering - Increase prosperity - Increase understanding Post-Labor Economics: Replace humans with machines (better, faster, cheaper, safer) mantra: EXPLORE: Delve into the unknown, driven by curiosity and a quest for discovery. Seek knowledge. ELUCIDATE: Make complex ideas clear, communicating them in an accessible and comprehensible manner. ENUMERATE: Ground insights in concrete data, providing measurable and quantitative evidence. ELABORATE: Add depth and detail to understanding, weaving comprehensive and nuanced explanations.DISCLAIMER: This is a community-driven show. This podcast may contain copyrighted material not owned by AI Masterclass. All copyrighted material in this podcast is believed to be within the bounds of educational purposes. ------------------What is the Control Problem?Episode release date: 25 Jan 2023Spreading awareness about the works of some of the leading educators in the AI revolution. "Helping humanity shepherd through this transition as we embrace the final invention of mankind: advanced artificial intelligence." David Shapiro aims to provide a pragmatic and optimistic view of the future. Core Ideas: Metamodernism: Narratives and emergence view of reality Postnihilism…

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