This is an interview with Scott Aaronson, theoretical computer scientist and Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin.

This is the fourth episode in the "Worthy Successor" series - where we explore the kinds of posthuman intelligences that deserve to steer the future beyond humanity.

This episode referred to the following other essays and resources:
-- A Worthy Successor - The Purpose of AGI: https://danfaggella.com/worthy
-- Scott's TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgCHZ1G93iA

Watch this episode on The Trajectory YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/aZS4Plmx4_o

See the full article from this episode: https://danfaggella.com/aaronson1

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