Lex Fridman Podcast

Steven Pinker: AI in the Age of Reason

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Oct 17, 2018
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INSIGHT

Intelligence vs. Will to Power

  • Intelligence and the will to power are distinct concepts, often conflated in humans due to natural selection.
  • AI's goals are determined by its programming, not an inherent drive for dominance.
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AI Takeover: A Misconception

  • AI takeover scenarios often misattribute human-like dominance to AI.
  • AI's goals are set by humans; it wouldn't naturally strive for power unless programmed to.
INSIGHT

The Paperclip Problem: Fanciful

  • The "paperclip maximizer" scenario is unrealistic.
  • It assumes we'd create incredibly intelligent AI but fail to specify goals precisely.
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