

Doomed to discuss AI (Friends)
12 snips Sep 8, 2023
Join Jon Evans, an author, journalist, and software engineer, as he dives into the intriguing nexus of AI doom and science fiction. He discusses how classic Sci-Fi has influenced technology, like smartphones, and tackles the profound implications of AI on humanity. Reflecting on innovative methods like ultrasound drug delivery, he draws parallels between historical feats and modern advancements. The conversation weaves through philosophical questions about AI sentience and the evolving landscape of creativity, both human and machine.
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Frankenstein: First AI Doom?
- The first sci-fi novel, Frankenstein, depicted AI doom.
- The creature, a form of early AGI, worried characters due to its intelligence and potential to reproduce.
Ultrasound Drug Delivery
- Ultrasound drug delivery allows targeted drug release.
- Tiny bubbles containing drugs are injected, then popped with ultrasound at specific locations.
Ancient Pyramids
- Pyramids were already ancient when Herodotus visited them.
- Their age and scale highlight the impressive engineering of past civilizations.