8. Sonia Joseph on NFTs, Web 3 and AI Safety

Dec 22, 2021

Sonia Joseph, a graduate student at MILA who specializes in applying machine learning to neuroscience, dives into the vibrant worlds of NFTs and Web3. She discusses the hurdles of Ethereum's gas fees while highlighting platforms like Polygon. Sonia shares her insights on AI's influence on identity and memory, and critiques the orthogonality thesis, illustrating the risks it poses for AI safety. The conversation veers into philosophical territory as she reflects on the intersection of technology and human aspiration, pondering the very meaning of life.