Should we slow down AI progress? | MOONSHOTS #288

The mates sit down with Emad Mostaque to discuss mounting warnings from AI labs, a researcher’s claim that we’re “gambling with our lives,” calls to slow AI development, and the accelerating race toward superintelligence.
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Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360
Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader.
Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures
Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified
Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet ( https://www.ii.inc )
Read Emad’s latest papers exploring the future of society, law, personhood and governance: https://ii.inc/common-wealth
Read Emad’s Book: https://thelasteconomy.com
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*Recorded on September 10th, 2026
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