The Paperclip Maximizer

Published: Sept. 1, 2019, 6:01 p.m.

b'A Paperclip Maximizer is an example of artificial intelligence run amok performing a job, potentially seeking to turn all the Universe into paperclips. But it\'s also an example of a concept called Instrumental Convergence, where two entities with wildly different ultimate goals might end up acting very much alike. This concept is very important to preparing ourselves for future automation and machine minds, and we\'ll explore that today.\\nWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/3mk7NVFz_88\\nVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net\\nSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur\\nSFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/\\nSocial Media:\\nFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/\\nReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/\\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.\\nSFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE\\nCredits:\\nThe Paperclip Maximizer\\nEpisode 201a, Season 5 E36a\\nWritten by:\\nIsaac Arthur\\nMark Warburton\\nEditors\\nDarius Said\\nKeith Blockus\\nKonstantin Sokerin\\nMatt Campbell\\nGraphics by:\\nJeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana\\nKen York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/\\nTristan3D\\nProduced & Narrated by:\\nIsaac Arthur\\nMusic:\\nMarkus Junnikkala, "Fate of Our People" & "A Memory of Earth" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/\\nChris Zabriskie, "Cylinder 9" & "The Ocean Continue to Rise" http://chriszabriskie.com\\nDenny Schneidemesser, "Novus Aeterno (Main Titles)" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser\\n\\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.'