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David Deutsch: Quantum Theories Are Just MIRACLES! (But not this one)

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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The Impact of Historical Constraints on Modern Technology

This chapter explores the idea of 'lock-in' in hardware and software innovations within space exploration and AI, using a historical anecdote about railroad gauges and horses. It raises concerns about how our dependence on existing technologies, such as GPUs for AI, may hinder future scientific and technological progress.

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