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Kenneth Stanley created a new social network based on serendipity and divergence

Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)

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Exploring the Objective Paradox in AI Research

This chapter delves into the 'objective paradox' in AI research, highlighting how pursuing an objective can hinder its achievement. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing unexpected stepping stones in solving complex problems like creating AGI or curing diseases. The discussion extends to exploring exploration versus exploitation in science and reinforcement learning, advocating for a balance between modest objectives and radical ambitions.

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