side effects
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, side effects has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Oct 2025).
In the social sciences, unintended consequences are outcomes of a purposeful action that are not intended or foreseen. The term was popularized in the 20th century by the American sociologist Robert K. Merton.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Field | Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy |
Who talks about side effects on podcasts?
side effects came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show.
What is side effects mentioned alongside?
side effects is most often mentioned alongside AI alignment, super smart AI and skyscraper.
Mentioned together: AI alignment, super smart AI, skyscraper, ant heap, oak trees, genie, training set, extinction level event, humans, tools