Utilitarianism
An ethical framework proposed by Jeremy Bentham, which holds that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.
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How to answer Medical Ethics interview questions
Ali Abdaal
A form of consequentialism advocating for actions that produce the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.
The Origin and Future of RLHF: the secret ingredient for ChatGPT - with Nathan Lambert
Latent Space
A philosophical theory that is foundational to the quantification of preferences, relevant to RLHF's aggregation of human feedback.
The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried (Episode #303)
Sam Harris
An ethical theory that is incorrectly linked by some to Sam Bankman-Fried's actions, which Sam Harris refutes by explaining consequentialism.
Making Sense Of Foundations of Morality
Sam Harris
An ethical theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering.
Moral Knowledge: A Conversation with Erik Hoel (Episode #305)
Sam Harris
A specific form of consequentialism that prioritizes maximizing happiness or pleasure as the ultimate moral good.
Existential Risk: A Conversation with Toby Ord (Episode #208)
Sam Harris
A family of ethical theories that advocate for actions that maximize overall well-being or happiness.
Stuart Russell: Long-Term Future of Artificial Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #9
Lex Fridman
A philosophical approach to decision-making focused on maximizing overall happiness or utility. Russell draws parallels between historical utilitarian debates and modern AI alignment problems, highlighting potential pitfalls like the 'repugnant conclusion'.
Peter Singer: Suffering in Humans, Animals, and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #107
Lex Fridman
An ethical theory that advocates for actions that maximize overall happiness and well-being.
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An ethical framework proposed by Jeremy Bentham, which holds that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.