Join Bret Weinstein, a PhD in Biology, and Heather Heying, also a PhD in Biology, as they tackle the intriguing question: is AI conscious? They delve into the relationship between artificial intelligence and creativity, debating whether machines can truly create art. The discussion takes an unexpected turn into the political landscape, focusing on the influence of childless, unmarried women on electoral outcomes. They also touch on the emotional disconnect in modern political protests and reflect on the societal impacts of AI advancements.
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Darwin in Space
Bret prompted Grok to create an image of "Darwin on a space station waiting for his flight".
The AI-generated image, while impressive in speed and detail, had some inaccuracies.
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AI's Political Bias
Grok, trained on Twitter data, can render images of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris accurately.
However, it struggles with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., possibly due to limited training data before his presidential campaign.
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Cartesian Crisis Images
Bret experimented with Grok by prompting it with "image of Cartesian crisis."
The resulting images were dystopian and unsettling, suggesting Grok's understanding of the concept.
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In this 239th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.
In this week’s episode, we discuss AI, specifically how Grok responded to the prompt “image of Cartesian crisis,” whether AI is conscious, and whether it makes art. What is art, and are humans required to make it, or do search and memory suffice? Not art: the rendering of the national anthem at the Democratic National Convention. Speaking of which: what demographic is most strongly democratic? Answer: Childless, never married women ages 20 – 45. We discuss how this affects policy and society. And: the quasi-announcement that Kennedy may leave the presidential race. Finally—Zack is going off on new adventures.
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***** Mentioned in this episode:
The national anthem by the women’s caucus at DNC: https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1825937644951650319
Maternal Love and the Mama Bear: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/maternal-love-and-the-mama-bear
Brides of the State, by David Samuels in UnHerd: https://unherd.com/2024/08/the-march-of-kamalas-brides/
Rescue the Republic – September 29 on the National Mall: https://jointheresistance.org
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