What AI Will Do to Humanity: Forrest Maready on DarkHorse
What AI Will Do to Humanity: Forrest Maready on DarkHorse  
Podcast: DarkHorse Podcast
Published On: Wed Aug 27 2025
Description: Bret Weinstein speaks with Forrest Maready on the subject of the dual nature of AI, discussing both its potential benefits and risks, particularly in relation to human suffering, dependency, and the evolving concept of truth. Find Forrest Maready on X at http://x.com/forrestmaready and his website http://forrestmaready.com.*****Sponsors:Everyday Dose: Coffee plus collagen, mushrooms & nootropics – delicious! Get 45% off your first subscription order and also receive free gifts at http://everydaydose.com/darkhorse.Manukora: the most flavorful, delicious, and nutritious honey you’ll ever have. Get $25 off your starter kit at http://www.Manukora.com/DarkHorse*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comCheck out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://www.darkhorsestore.orgTheme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music.*****Mentioned in this episode (Amazon links earn a commission):The Moth in the Iron Lung: A Biography of Polio https://amzn.to/45CHqGnThe Germ In The Dairy Pail https://amzn.to/4lN2Q8rThe Reason We Kiss https://amzn.to/4g4qegAA Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century https://amzn.to/45XrayJ*****Timestamps:00:00:00 Exploring AI Perspectives with author Forrest Maready00:23:29 The Role of Scarcity in the Human Experience00:37:03 The Role of Pain and Pleasure in Human Experience00:48:22 Delayed Gratification and Technology00:58:47 Truth in the AI Era01:11:34 The Impact of AI on Creative Work01:26:35 The Future of Work01:37:13 The Inevitable Collapse of Complexity01:48:01 Solution: Build a Wise AISupport the show