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Ep. 170: The story of the first AGI | David Jilk
Oct 22, 2024
David Jilk, founder of eCortex and author of the poetic sci-fi epic Epoch, joins the conversation to explore the intricacies of artificial general intelligence. He shares insights from his two-decade journey in AI and neuroscience, emphasizing the importance of understanding human cognition. The discussion dives into the philosophical implications of consciousness and the alignment problem in AI, juxtaposing historical risks like the Manhattan Project with modern AI challenges. Jilk's unique blend of poetry and science offers a fresh perspective on humanity's future with AI.
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- David Jilk's exploration of the first AGI in his poetic saga reveals how AI may navigate human interactions and value systems.
- The conversation highlights significant challenges in aligning AI with diverse human values, emphasizing the complexities of societal integration.
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Exploring the Concept of Artificial General Intelligence
The podcast delves into the concept of artificial general intelligence (AGI) through a discussion of David Jilk's new book, which is an epic poem that narrates the experiences of the first AGI. Jilk articulates how this AI navigates human interactions, its value systems, and the societal consequences arising from its existence. The conversation highlights the philosophical implications of AI and AGI, particularly in the context of how they might reflect human cognitive processes and values. The guests express intrigue over the evolution of AI, particularly against the backdrop of recent technological advancements in deep learning and language models.
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