Theories of the Third Kind

The 12 Endings of AI

May 21, 2026·52 min
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What happens when artificial intelligence becomes smarter than humanity? In this episode, we break down 12 possible endings of AGI and superintelligent AI, from extinction, surveillance, and digital dictatorships, to Utopia, Machine Gods, and the possibility that humanity gets replaced by its own creation.  Watch the full episode on YouTube:▶ https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfTheThirdKindYT Support the show + unlock bonus episodes:🎧 300+ bonus video & audio episodes▶ https://theoriesofthethirdkind.supercast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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