Visualizing Moloch: A Short Film About the AI Race (with Tom Cozens)
Tom Cozens is a filmmaker and writer. He joins the podcast to discuss his short film Moloch and the dynamics of competitive races in artificial intelligence. Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4aUidMZxbs We explore the philosophical and theological themes behind the film and the challenge of depicting near-future AI agents on screen. Tom also discusses the role of cinema in communicating existential dread, definitions of human flourishing, and the need to coordinate against destructive systemic incentives. LINKS: - Moloch Film Official Website: http://moloch.film - Tom Co