
LessWrong (Curated & Popular) "Does davidad's uploading moonshot work?" by jacobjabob et al.
Nov 9, 2023
Exploring the proposal of uploading human consciousness before 2040, including the challenges and solutions for barcoding transmembrane proteins. Advancements in using visible light for studying molecules and structure are discussed. The potential of using Human Brain Organoids for testing and uploading aspects of the plan. The limitations of analyzing small parts of the brain and the importance of whole brain processes. The potential acceleration of research and engineering with AI. Exploring the process of uploading human brains into computers and discussing cost analysis.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Viability of Barcoding Receptors
04:33 • 3min
Advantages of Visible Light and Concerns about Sample Destruction and Iteration
07:57 • 2min
Engineering and Testing Human Brain Organoids
09:28 • 5min
Limitations of Analyzing Smallest Parts of the Brain
14:51 • 5min
Accelerating Research and Engineering with AI
20:10 • 12min
Brain Imaging and Cost Analysis
32:28 • 18min
