The Etan Ilfeld Podcast Stephen Wolfram on ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and the future of technology
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Jan 17, 2025 Stephen Wolfram and Etan Ilfeld discuss the future of AI, open source vs proprietary software, and the evolution of culture. They explore AI-generated art, the significance of deeply understanding science and technology, and the balance between predictability and innovation in life. Dive into computational experiments using Rule 30 and ruliology, showcasing the open nature of discovery in the computational universe.
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Summer School Evolution
- Stephen Wolfram attended the Wolfram Summer School, previously the NKS Summer School.
- It broadened to cover Wolfram Physics and other science/technology topics.
No Vacation
- Stephen Wolfram hasn't taken a vacation in 40 years due to his commitment to his company.
- He's found that attempted days off often get interrupted by work-related issues.
Computational Language
- Wolfram views computational language as formalizing thinking about the world.
- Like natural language, it abstracts from specific things to a class of things.