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#309 – John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Navigating AGI and Self-Driving Technology

This chapter explores the link between self-driving technology and the quest for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), highlighting the contrasting approaches of companies like Tesla and others. It examines the potential of virtual reality as a training ground for AGI, discussing the implications of immersive environments versus physical embodiment. Additionally, the chapter addresses the future applications of AGI, the role of AI in companionship, and the intricate relationship between consciousness and intelligence.

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