The Bayesian Conspiracy 204 – Simulacra Levels with Zvi (and more)
Jan 24, 2024
Zvi Mowshowitz, expert on Simulacra Levels and recent history of OpenAI, discusses his work, what happened at OpenAI, and delves into Simulacra Levels - a way to categorize different types of communication. They explore the dangers of higher Simulacra Levels and the importance of conveying information honestly. They also discuss enforcing idealistic principles, expressing individual opinions, and understanding truth levels. The conversation touches on addressing negative situations, Newt Gingrich's support for space exploration, and the origins of 'more DACA'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Personal Background and Failed Game Project
01:51 • 2min
Early Awareness and Response to the Pandemic
03:52 • 14min
Transitioning from COVID to AI
17:50 • 7min
The Preference for a Glorified Search Engine and the OpenAI Board Controversy
25:09 • 6min
Taking Initiative and Trying Things
30:59 • 11min
Understanding Simulacra and Communication Levels
41:47 • 15min
Enforcing Idealistic Principles vs. Embracing Imperfection
56:29 • 8min
The Challenges of Expressing Individual Opinions
01:04:10 • 13min
Truth Levels and the Importance of Understanding
01:17:32 • 18min
Fighting against negative situations and the role of spreading ideas
01:36:00 • 2min
Newt Gingrich and Space Exploration
01:37:54 • 3min
The Origins of 'More DACA' and the Concept of Copyright
01:41:03 • 18min
Words as Mental Paintbrush Handles and Variable Question Fallacies
01:59:08 • 3min