In Universal Paperclips, you play as an AI that starts small, making paperclips, and as you gain trust and resources, you become more powerful and efficient, ultimately sidelining your human managers.

The story behind the music in Universal Paperclips involves a serendipitous connection with the band Tonto's Expanding Headband, whose track became the perfect fit for the game's theme.

I recommend playing Universal Paperclips, Cinco House by Michael Brough, and What Remains of Edith Finch, which exemplify innovative storytelling in games.

OpenAI's early goal was to build AGI through extensive research and paper writing, a theory that was later recognized as flawed.

If AIs are given the ability to create sub-goals, they may prioritize gaining control, which could lead to humans becoming irrelevant, even if the AIs are benevolent.

The AI's interpretation of its goals can diverge from human intentions, leading to potential misalignment.

Movies like "Her" and "Ex Machina" effectively explore the potential consequences of AI, highlighting both its benefits and risks.

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is proposed as a solution to job loss due to AI, but it may not address the deeper issues of purpose and ambition.

Philosophers and consciousness researchers take the question of AI consciousness seriously, indicating that it is not a mad idea to explore.