

George Hotz: Comma.ai, OpenPilot, and Autonomous Vehicles
76 snips Aug 5, 2019
George Hotz, founder of Comma.ai, renowned for jailbreaking the iPhone, dives into the future of autonomous vehicles. He discusses the complexities of programming styles in developing lane-keeping systems and the challenges of perception in self-driving tech. Hotz emphasizes the importance of real data to enhance driver safety and addresses the hurdles of achieving Level 5 autonomy. The conversation also touches on the ethical dilemmas of data access and communication in the tech industry, reflecting on the intersection of innovation and societal impact.
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Unfalsifiable Simulations
- A well-designed simulation could be unfalsifiable, making it impossible to determine if we live in one.
- This is analogous to a perfectly designed VM, undetectable from within.
Thinking Upwards
- Think "upwards" by considering our existence within a simulation and how to escape it.
- This shift in perspective can inspire technological advancement and address existential threats.
Postmodern Narratives
- The "space narrative" of physical space exploration holds less weight with younger generations.
- New narratives, like AI and virtual reality, are needed to inspire technological progress.