Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman Ep88 "Might there exist very different kinds of minds?"
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Jan 20, 2025 
Kevin Kelly, a founding father of Silicon Valley and former executive editor of Wired Magazine, discusses the elusive nature of intelligence. He explores the idea that human intelligence may be just one of many types, questioning our empathy and interaction with AI. The conversation delves into the potential for specialized AI companions and their emotional capabilities, while also considering alien intelligences and the philosophical implications of technology and consciousness. It encourages a rethinking of intelligence as a spectrum, inviting listeners to envision radically different minds.
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Multiple Intelligences
- Think of AIs as different species of minds, each with unique traits and abilities.
- Intelligence isn't one-dimensional; it's a vast, multi-dimensional space.
Beyond Faster Thinking
- The common view of superintelligence as faster human thinking is too simplistic.
- Explore other elements of intelligence beyond speed, like self-awareness and access to self-modification.
Elements of Intelligence
- We're still in the early stages of understanding intelligence, like the early days of discovering electricity.
- Forgetting is a crucial element of cognition; AIs will need to incorporate intentional forgetting.