Bits & Atomen De fundamenten van onze kennis over de kosmos lijken veel minder zeker dan we dachten
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Dec 19, 2025 Discover the mysteries of quasars, supermassive black holes that could reshape our understanding of cosmic expansion. Recent studies challenge long-held beliefs about the consistency of their light. Delve into the limitations of large language models and explore new tech possibilities like robotics and world models. Uncover the enigma of why ice is slippery with competing theories and learn about the intriguing Disney-OpenAI partnership for creating AI-generated videos. Join the hosts as they unpack these captivating discussions!
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Quasars As Unstable Cosmic Rulers
- Quasars were long treated as uniform 'standard candles' used to measure cosmic distances.
- New analysis of ~140,000 quasars shows their UV-to-X-ray relation may have changed over time, undermining that assumption.
Scaling Alone Won't Achieve AGI
- Leading AI researchers now say simply scaling LLM size is hitting limits and won't deliver human-level general intelligence.
- Alternatives like world models, multimodal learning or embodied experience are suggested as the next path to progress.
Move Beyond Text-Only Training
- Combine textual learning with other modalities or simulated/real-world interaction to build deeper models.
- Pursue world models or embodied learning instead of only enlarging text-trained LLMs.