Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg AI creativity and love (with Joel Lehman)
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Jul 26, 2023 Joel Lehman, a machine learning researcher at OpenAI, dives into the intricate relationship between AI and creativity. He discusses how innovation often arises from collaboration rather than solitary genius. The conversation touches on how constraints can enhance creativity and explores the notion of 'machine love'—can AI truly connect emotionally? Lehman also addresses the ethical implications of AI companionship, emphasizing the need for alignment with human values as we navigate this new technological landscape.
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Incremental Innovation
- Grand innovations often arise from incremental advances made by diverse individuals.
- These individuals act like stepping stones, pushing innovation further into the unknown.
Funding Divergent Ideas
- Scientific grant proposals often prioritize consensus, hindering exploration of truly novel ideas.
- Funding proposals that divide expert opinion might yield more surprising and innovative results.
Leaps and Building Blocks
- While seemingly large leaps forward in innovation exist, they are rare and often build upon previous work.
- Einstein's theory of relativity, though groundbreaking, still benefited from existing knowledge.
