The Aliens Are Watching: Robin Hanson's Controversial Theory

We talk about:

• Grabby aliens theory

• Great filter explained

• Panspermia siblings hypothesis

• Cultural evolution as superpower

• UFOs as domestication strategy

• Prediction markets in academia

• Problems with peer review

• Prestige vs. progress in universities

• Global monoculture risks

• Bayesian priors and belief disagreements

One of the links mentioned in this video is to Dan Van Zant’s article here.

Hope you enjoy.

—Curt Jaimungal

PS: If you enjoyed this episode, you will enjoy the one with Tyler Cowen (same university as Robin Hanson).