In this book, Daniel Kahneman takes readers on a tour of the mind, explaining how the two systems of thought shape our judgments and decisions. System 1 is fast, automatic, and emotional, while System 2 is slower, effortful, and logical. Kahneman discusses the impact of cognitive biases, the difficulties of predicting future happiness, and the effects of overconfidence on corporate strategies. He offers practical insights into how to guard against mental glitches and how to benefit from slow thinking in both personal and business life. The book also explores the distinction between the 'experiencing self' and the 'remembering self' and their roles in our perception of happiness.
This paper presents generative agents, computational software agents that simulate human behavior, enabling applications like immersive environments and social prototyping. The agents use a large language model to store and retrieve memories, facilitating realistic individual and social behaviors. The architecture includes components for observation, planning, and reflection, which are crucial for believability.
Is it possible to construct a virtual society that authentically replicates human behavior? AI Town, a virtual town experiment where AI residents live, interact, and engage, provides valuable insights into the future of AI's believability and its interaction with humanity.
In this panel discussion, Joon Park, the author of 'Generative Agents: Interactive Simulacra of Human Behavior,' and Martin Casado from a16z, discuss the influence and potential of Generative Agents, exploring their practical applications in the real world.
Topics Covered
00:00 - Simulating human behaviors
04:49 - What are generative agents?
07:47 - Simulations, new technology, and LLMs
11:45 - The architecture behind simulating human behavior
16:37 - Generative agents interactions: observing, planning, and reflecting
20:22 - What is the value in advancing generative agents?
24:01 - Use cases for simulation behavior technology
29:31 - What are the ethical frameworks?
33:12 - Q&A from the audience
Resources:
Find AI Town: https://www.convex.dev/ai-town
Read the paper ‘Generative Agents: Interactive Simulacra of Human Behavior’: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2304.03442.pdf
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