
Joseph Carlsmith - Utopia, AI, & Infinite Ethics
Dwarkesh Podcast
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Brain vs. AI: Estimating Computational Power
This chapter examines the computational capacity of the human brain and compares it with artificial intelligence systems. It highlights the methodologies used to estimate the resources needed to replicate human cognitive functions, emphasizing the complexities and uncertainties in these calculations. The discussion also addresses the differing perspectives among experts regarding our understanding of brain mechanisms and the implications for future AI developments.
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