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David Deutsch - AI, America, Fun, & Bayes

Dwarkesh Podcast

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The Intersection of AGI and Human Cognition

This chapter explores the potential for artificial general intelligences (AGIs) to achieve cognitive capacities akin to humans, drawing parallels with extraterrestrial intelligences. It discusses the limitations of human understanding in complex fields like quantum mechanics and considers the role of both hardware and software in cognitive development. The dialogue also addresses the ethical implications of enhancing intelligence and the impact of cultural contexts on perceived cognitive demands and learning processes.

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