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#132 – George Hotz: Hacking the Simulation & Learning to Drive with Neural Nets

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Simulating Reality: Language, Biology, and Ethics

This chapter explores the intriguing parallels between natural languages and programming languages, highlighting their similarities and the complexities of simulating biological processes like protein folding. As the discussion unfolds, it addresses the philosophical and ethical implications of manipulating life and consciousness, particularly in the context of achieving immortality. Moreover, the speakers reflect on the societal distractions from existential questions, urging listeners to consider humanity's place in a grander design.

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