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ChatGPT Gets a Computer

Mar 27, 2023
Jeff Hawkins, a renowned neuroscientist and founder of Palm, delves into the intricacies of artificial intelligence. He discusses the limitations of ChatGPT and contrasts machine responses with human cognition, emphasizing the brain's predictive nature. The conversation also touches on the evolution of logic in computing, highlighting Claude Shannon's impact. Hawkins further explores the unpredictability inherent in AI models like ChatGPT, illustrating the fascinating interplay between technology and human understanding.
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ANECDOTE

ChatGPT Identifies Ben Thompson

  • Mike Conover asked ChatGPT to identify the author of Ben Thompson's Stratechery article based on the first four paragraphs.
  • GPT-4 correctly identified Ben Thompson as the author based on his writing style and focus.
INSIGHT

Computers vs. Brains

  • Jeff Hawkins argues that computers and brains operate on different principles.
  • Computers are programmed and require perfection, while brains are self-learning and tolerant of failures.
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Intelligence as Prediction

  • Hawkins' theory of intelligence emphasizes prediction as its core component.
  • Mispredictions allow the brain to update its model of the world, similar to how AI hallucinations can be seen as a form of creation.
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