Clearing the Great Filter & Dethroning Kleptocrats
June 24, 2022 · Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass

Clearing the Great Filter & Dethroning Kleptocrats

In this episode of Positively Pedestrian our guest is Sam Stanton. We discuss how humanity may willfully avoid omnicide and prevent our own extinction as a species. It would appear the most probably method humanity goes extinct is through our own action. Continued weaponization of technology as technology rapidly expands may be the highway to hell and may be Great Filter that perhaps all advanced civilizations face. Self-destruction or even technological transformation may be unavoidable and a natural progression of technological sophistication. Lastly, we talk about how politics will inevitably matter, and maybe it is high time we find a way to change our politics and our culture.

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“So thinking how cool that conversation would be if that camel back was filled with margarita mix or vodka... ”
— Kris Tyte
Lighthearted idea about altering a podcast format by introducing alcohol, highlighting how context can change conversation tone.
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“If the listener drops a gummy before listening, it all makes sense. ”
— Kris Tyte
Commentary on perception and altered states affecting how information is interpreted.
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“Once a civilization reaches a certain level of technological sophistication, it may naturally self-destruct. ”
— Kris Tyte
Introduction of the "Great Filter" hypothesis suggesting advanced civilizations may eliminate themselves.
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Infographic explaining the Great Filter concept and why advanced civilizations may not be observable.
infographic illustrating the great filter theory, showing stages of civilization development and potential collapse points
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Great Filter Theory
Explanation of the Great Filter hypothesis and its implications for extraterrestrial life.
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“Technology is exponential because the gains accelerate the next gains. ”
— Kris Tyte
Explanation of exponential technological growth and feedback loops.
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“The most probable threats are self-induced. ”
— Kris Tyte
Argument that human-created risks like climate change or AI may be more dangerous than natural disasters.
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Infographic comparing different categories of existential threats to humanity.
infographic showing major existential risks, including climate change, AI, nuclear war, and pandemics
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Existential Risk Overview
Overview of risks that could threaten human extinction or collapse of civilization.
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“Certain technologies can be so seductive and dangerous that we get looped into them. ”
— Kris Tyte
Discussion about unintended consequences of technological adoption.
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“Maybe we need an AI or technology ethics board with real power. ”
— Sean Snodgrass
Suggestion for governance structures to manage emerging technologies.
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Infographic showing potential structures for regulating advanced technologies.
infographic illustrating AI governance framework, including ethics boards, regulation, and oversight systems
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AI Ethics and Governance
Overview of ethical considerations and governance approaches for AI systems.
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Infographic explaining how modern systems exceed individual human understanding.
infographic illustrating limits of human cognition vs large-scale systems, showing complexity exceeding human comprehension
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“Technology is being driven by profit, not by what’s good for people. ”
— Kris Tyte
Critique of economic incentives shaping technological development.
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“Something to keep people talking about them translates into money in today's economy ”
— Kris Tyte
Observation about media attention driving political and economic success.
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Infographic explaining how visibility and attention convert into power in modern systems.
infographic illustrating attention economy, showing how media exposure translates into influence and revenue
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Attention Economy
Explanation of how human attention is treated as a scarce commodity in digital media.
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