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Jeff Hawkins - Building a Knowledge-Preserving AGI to Live Beyond Us (Worthy Successor, Episode 5)

The Trajectory

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The Quest for Knowledge-Preserving AI

This chapter explores the philosophical implications of artificial intelligence as a means of preserving knowledge across generations rather than merely performing specific tasks. The discussion emphasizes the importance of developing intelligent machines capable of acquiring and transmitting knowledge while avoiding the pitfalls of mere replication. It highlights the need for future AI systems to cultivate their own goals and aspirations, ensuring they contribute positively to the continuity of knowledge, rather than just achieving immortality.

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