Lex Fridman Podcast #192 – Charles Hoskinson: Cardano
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Jun 16, 2021 
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and co-founder of Ethereum, dives deep into the future of cryptocurrency. He discusses the evolution from Bitcoin to Cardano, highlighting its unique governance and scalability through innovations like Hydra. The conversation touches on the complexities of consensus in blockchain, the importance of oracles, and how digital identities can transform education in places like Ethiopia. With playful anecdotes about bison farming and the potential of mushrooms, Hoskinson elicits a thoughtful dialogue on technology’s role in personal and societal change.
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Simulation Language
- If stuck in a simulation, understanding its nature from within is difficult, like a computer in Minecraft limited by its environment.
- The simulation's language would likely be unfamiliar, requiring a deeper understanding of formal systems.
Precision in Language
- Philosophers like Russell, Kripke, and Tarski aimed for precision in language, exploring truth and formal systems.
- Their work may bridge formal and natural language, helping computers understand human concepts like love or poetry.
Computers Understanding Humans
- Expose computers to human experiences to understand concepts like love or poetry, similar to how humans learn.
- Quantifying creativity remains a challenge as computers develop and better understand human intent.