Let’s be real: We are currently building a digital god in a basement, and according to Professor Stuart Russell, we forgot to include a "kill switch."In this episode, we are reacting to the bone-chilling interview on The Diary of a CEO that has the tech world in a panic. Russell, one of the world's most respected AI experts, isn't just worried about AI taking your job—he’s worried about it taking our species. We break down the "black hole" of economic gravity that is forcing companies to ditch AI safety protocols in a reckless sprint toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).If you think we can just "turn it off" if things go south, think again. We dive into the alignment problem and the terrifying reality of machine self-preservation. Why would a superintelligence let you shut it down when it has an objective to complete? We also tackle the existential dread of a future without work: if humans are no longer the dominant intelligence, what exactly is our purpose?What we’re unpacking in this AI deep-dive:The Fast Takeoff Scenario: Why the jump from "smart" to "all-powerful" might happen in the blink of an eye.Profits vs. Survival: How the race for AGI became an unregulated gold rush that ignores the risk of human extinction.The Alignment Glitch: Why giving a machine a goal without "human values" is a recipe for global catastrophe.Meaning in the Machine Age: Stuart Russell’s take on how we survive (and find joy) when we are no longer the smartest ones in the room.The clock is ticking, and the "Takeoff" has already begun. Whether you're a tech optimist or someone just trying to understand the Steven Bartlett interview, this breakdown is the reality check you’ve been waiting for.🔊 LISTEN NOW to find out if we can still steer the ship—before the AI takes the wheel.Don't want to be left behind in the AGI race? Hit that SUBSCRIBE button and leave a review to join the conversation! Share this with your friend who thinks AI is "just a chatbot"—they need this wake-up call.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thrilling-threads-conspiracy-theories-strange-phenomena-unsolved-mysteries-etc--5995429/support.You May also Like:🤖Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t DoneNudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them.

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