Dwarkesh Podcast David Deutsch - AI, America, Fun, & Bayes
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Jan 31, 2022 
David Deutsch, founder of quantum computing and author of influential works, dives into the intriguing realms of AI and human cognition. He debates if AGI could match human intelligence and explores the genetics of creativity through twin studies. The conversation shifts to governance, contrasting American and British systems. He challenges the notion of cosmic limits on knowledge growth and discusses the philosophical divides in science. Finally, Deutsch redefines fun in relation to knowledge and debates the ethics of evolving AGI, highlighting the distinction between simulated and authentic experiences.
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AGI's Cognitive Capacity
- David Deutsch believes AGIs will have similar cognitive abilities to humans.
- He argues our brains are Turing-complete and can, in principle, run any computable function.
Software vs. Hardware Limitations
- Deutsch argues software, not hardware, limits most people's understanding.
- He believes with the right programming, anyone could theoretically grasp complex topics like quantum computing.
Animal Creativity
- Deutsch argues that animal behavior, while sophisticated, isn't creative.
- He uses the example of a cat opening a door, attributing it to complex programming rather than creative thought.
