This podcast episode delves into the limitations of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implications of the belief in the eventual surpassing of human intelligence by AI. The speakers emphasize the uniqueness and capabilities of human intelligence and question the feasibility and desirability of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). They explore the potential impact of AI on human decision-making, caution against diminishing our humanity by relying too heavily on machines, and discuss the dangers of mimetic contagion and the potential for AGI to amplify dangerous ideas and behaviors. The episode raises concerns about the potential risks and challenges of AI while acknowledging its transformative power and the need to address these challenges.