Max Tegmark
Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
MIT physics professor and co-founder of the Future of Life Institute known for his book "Life 3.0," which has significantly influenced thinking on AI implications and risks. He organized the 2015 Puerto Rico AI conference that brought together leading researchers and safety advocates. Tegmark is discussed in podcasts for his prominent role in shaping conversations around artificial intelligence's societal impact.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Apr 2, 2026
Does consciousness come from quantum processes in the brain?
“Criticized quantum consciousness theories, arguing brain is too warm and wet to maintain quantum coherence”
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis · Mar 6, 2026
AI Is Officially Political
“Future of Life Institute co-founder announced pro-human AI declaration with 90 signatories”
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis · Jan 9, 2026
AMA Part 1: Is Claude Code AGI? Are we in a bubble? Plus Live Player Analysis
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Dec 26, 2025
AI Will Change Your Life Faster Than You Think, According to Former OpenAI Exec Zack Kass
“Author of 'Life 3.0'; influential AI book that shaped Kass's thinking on AI implications”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Nov 24, 2025
How AI Will Save Humanity: Creator of The Last Invention Explains
“Organized 2015 Puerto Rico conference bringing together AI leaders and safety researchers to align on AGI concerns”
The Last Invention · Nov 13, 2025
EP 7: The Scouts
“MIT physics professor, co-founder Future of Life Institute; organized 2015 Puerto Rico AI conference bringing together researchers and safety advocates”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Nov 10, 2025
335 | Andrew Jaffe on Models, Probability, and the Universe
“Cosmologist who has enumerated different types of multiverses”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Oct 28, 2025
#176: ChatGPT Atlas, ChatGPT Atlas Security Issues, Letter to Pause Superintelligence, Amazon’s Plan to Automate 600,000 Jobs & New Data on AI Relationships
“President of Future of Life Institute; coordinated superintelligence pause letter with 700+ signatories”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Oct 2, 2025
#435 — The Last Invention
“Featured expert in 'The Last Invention' series on AI existential risks”
The Last Invention · Oct 2, 2025
EP 2: The Signal
“MIT machine learning researcher and influential voice in current AI safety debate; discusses Turing Test as warning signal.”
The Artificial Intelligence Show · Aug 19, 2025