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Ep. 156: Algorithms won't get us to AGI | Johannes Jaeger

Apr 9, 2024
Dr. Johannes Jaeger discusses the differences between organisms and machines, the limitations of algorithms in achieving AGI, the importance of biological principles in AI and evolution, exploring agency in AI and biological organisms, and reevaluating fundamental questions in biology, philosophy, and AI research.
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  • AI lacks true general intelligence and agency compared to natural organisms.
  • Living organisms' self-manufacturing process involves complex interactions, contrasting with AI's design.

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AI Critique by Johannes Yeager

Johannes Yeager, a biologist and philosopher, challenges prevalent views on AI's potential dangers. He argues that current AI lacks true general intelligence and agency, contrasting it with the complexity of natural organisms' interactions with the environment.

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