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#299 – Demis Hassabis: DeepMind

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Exploring Simulation and Consciousness

This chapter examines optimal game design and its ties to simulation theories, reflecting on historical games that recreated ecosystems. It discusses the philosophical implications of viewing the universe as a computational system and the limitations of classical computation in modeling biological processes. Furthermore, the chapter emphasizes the breakthroughs of AI, particularly AlphaFold, in understanding protein folding and the intricate relationship between human cognition and advanced technology.

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