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Young Heretics
AI Demons: Allegregores II
Jun 18, 2024
Delving into the allegorical nature of AI, this podcast examines the anthropomorphism and spiritualization of machines, intertwined with historical perspectives on natural philosophy and AI creation. It explores the idea that when we fear machines becoming like us, we are truly afraid of becoming like our machines. Alan Turing's views on intelligence and the concept of AI consciousness are also discussed, alongside strategies for overcoming writing challenges and embracing creative consistency.
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- AI viewed as conscious entities through allegorical language
- AI's complex mathematical nature blurs lines of consciousness
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AI Allegrogores
AI is discussed in terms of allegrogores, a term coined to describe how language and thinking about a machine becomes more real than its materialistic explanation, similar to how people refer to Mother Nature allegorically. It delves into the concept of AI, particularly large language models like Chat GPT and the questions around whether AI can mimic human speech and thought convincing through complex mathematical equations.
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