Ben Goertzel is one of the most interesting minds in the artificial intelligence community. He is the founder of SingularityNET, designer of OpenCog AI framework, formerly a director of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, Chief Scientist of Hanson Robotics, the company that created the Sophia Robot. He has been a central figure in the AGI community for many years, including in the Conference on Artificial General Intelligence. Support this podcast by supporting these sponsors: – Jordan Harbinger Show: https://jordanharbinger.com/lex/ – MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex This conversation is part of the Artificial Intelligence podcast. If you would like to get more information about this podcast go to https://lexfridman.com/ai or connect with @lexfridman on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Medium, or YouTube where you can watch the video versions of these conversations. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify, or support it on Patreon. Here’s the outline of the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. OUTLINE: 00:00 – Introduction 03:20 – Books that inspired you 06:38 – Are there intelligent beings all around us? 13:13 – Dostoevsky 15:56 – Russian roots 20:19 – When did you fall in love with AI? 31:30 – Are humans good or evil? 42:04 – Colonizing mars 46:53 – Origin of the term AGI 55:56 – AGI community 1:12:36 – How to build AGI? 1:36:47 – OpenCog 2:25:32 – SingularityNET 2:49:33 – Sophia 3:16:02 – Coronavirus 3:24:14 – Decentralized mechanisms of power 3:40:16 – Life and death 3:42:44 – Would you live forever? 3:50:26 – Meaning of life 3:58:03 – Hat 3:58:46 – Question for AGI

Dr. Ben Goertzel discusses Artificial General Intelligence, exploring imagination in AI, cultural perspectives on AI, the AI arms race between centralized and decentralized approaches, wisdom in AGI development, collaborative cognitive synergy, and the potential for AGI to experience psychedelic states and possess psychic abilities.

Today we’re joined by Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET. In our conversation with Ben, we explore all things AGI, including the potential scenarios that could arise with the advent of AGI and his preference for a decentralized rollout comparable to the internet or Linux. Ben shares his research in bridging neural nets, symbolic logic engines, and evolutionary programming engines to develop a common mathematical framework for AI paradigms. We also discuss the limitations of Large Language Models and the potential of hybridizing LLMs with other AGI approaches. Additionally, we chat about their work using LLMs for music generation and the limitations of formalizing creativity. Finally, Ben discusses his team's work with the OpenCog Hyperon framework and Simuli to achieve AGI, and the potential implications of their research in the future.The complete show notes for this episode can be found at https://twimlai.com/go/625

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27zHyw_oHSIBen Goertzel is a computer scientist, mathematician, and entrepreneur. His work focuses on AGI, which aims to create truly intelligent machines that can learn, reason, and think like humans. This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org.Sponsors:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...LINKS MENTIONED:Center for future mind (FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/Wolfram talk from Mindfest https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJggSingularity Net https://singularitynet.io/TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:37 How to make machines that think like people00:10:03 GPT will make 95% of jobs obsolete00:18:59 The 5-year Turing test00:21:37 Definition of "intelligence" doesn't matter00:26:15 Mathematical definition of self-transcendence00:30:10 The 3 routes to AGI00:44:19 Unfolding AI with Galois connections00:49:32 Neuromorphic chips, hybrid architectures, and future hardware00:54:05 Super AGI will overshadow humanity00:56:33 Infinity groupoid01:01:52 There are no limitations to AI development01:05:00 Social intelligence is independent in OpenCog Hyperon systems01:07:33 Embodied collaboration is fundamental to human intelligence01:08:49 Algorithmic information theory and the Robot College Test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The field of Artificial Intelligence was founded in the mid 1950s with the aim of constructing “thinking machines” - that is to say, computer systems with human-like general intelligence. Think of humanoid robots that not only look but act and think with intelligence equal to and ultimately greater than that of human beings. But in the intervening years, the field has drifted far from its ambitious old-fashioned roots. Dr. Ben Goertzel is an artificial intelligence researcher, CEO and founder of SingularityNET. A project combining artificial intelligence and blockchain to democratize access to artificial intelligence. Ben seeks to fulfil the original ambitions of the field.  Ben graduated with a PhD in Mathematics from Temple University in 1990. Ben’s approach to AGI over many decades now has been inspired by many disciplines, but in particular from human cognitive psychology and computer science perspective. To date Ben’s work has been mostly theoretically-driven. Ben thinks that most of the deep learning approaches to AGI today try to model the brain. They may have a loose analogy to human neuroscience but they have not tried to derive the details of an AGI architecture from an overall conception of what a mind is. Ben thinks that what matters for creating human-level (or greater) intelligence is having the right information processing architecture, not the underlying mechanics via which the architecture is implemented. Ben thinks that there is a certain set of key cognitive processes and interactions that AGI systems must implement explicitly such as; working and long-term memory, deliberative and reactive processing, perc biological systems tend to be messy, complex and integrative; searching for a single “algorithm of general intelligence” is an inappropriate attempt to project the aesthetics of physics or theoretical computer science into a qualitatively different domain. TOC is on the YT show description https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw8IE3MX1SY Panel: Dr. Tim Scarfe, Dr. Yannic Kilcher, Dr. Keith Duggar Artificial General Intelligence: Concept, State of the Art, and Future Prospects https://sciendo.com/abstract/journals... The General Theory of General Intelligence: A Pragmatic Patternist Perspective https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.15100

Ben Goertzel, an authority on AGI development and transhumanism, predicts human-level AGI by 2029 and a swift transition to superintelligence. He highlights limitations of current language models and advocates for neuro-symbolic approaches in AI. The discussion includes challenges in AI regulation, differing cultural perspectives on transhumanism, and ethical dilemmas surrounding resource allocation. Goertzel emphasizes the profound impacts superintelligent AI could have on society, urging thoughtful engagement with emerging technologies.

In a thought-provoking discussion, Ben Goertzel, a pioneer in artificial general intelligence and founder of SingularityNET, teams up with Trent McConaghy, co-founder of Ocean Protocol, to explore a groundbreaking merger of their crypto projects. They delve into the unique aspects of their collaboration aimed at creating a decentralized AI ecosystem, the intricacies of changing ticker symbols, and the clear distinctions between AGI and ASI. Predictions on AGI's arrival within the next few years are shared, along with insights on the transformative power of these technologies.

Joscha Bach and Ben Goertzel discuss cognitive architectures, AGI, and conscious computers. They explore topics such as computation vs awareness, the paradox of language and self-contradiction, metaphysical categories, language as representation, particles and intelligent systems, LLMs in achieving AGI, the potential of LLMs in various domains, the future of AI development, and a critique of the theory of consciousness.

Jim talks with Ben Goertzel about the ideas in his recent essay "Three Viable Paths to True AGI"... Jim talks with Ben Goertzel about the ideas in his recent essay "Three Viable Paths to True AGI." They discuss the meaning of artificial general intelligence, Steve Wozniak's basic AGI test, whether common tasks actually require AGI, a conversation with Joscha Bach, why deep neural nets are unsuited for human-level AGI, the challenge of extrapolating world-models, why imaginative improvisation might not be interesting to corporations, the 3 approaches that might have merit (cognition-level, brain-level, and chemistry-level), the OpenCog system Ben is working on, whether it's a case of "good old-fashioned AI," where evolution fits into the approach, why deep neural nets aren't brain simulations & attempts to make them more realistic, a hypothesis about how to improve generalization, neural nets for music & the psychological landscape of AGI research, algorithmic chemistry & the origins of life problem, why AGI deserves more resources than it's getting, why we may need better parallel architectures, how & how much society should invest in new approaches, the possibility of a cultural shift toward AGI viability, and much more. Episode Transcript "Three Viable Paths to True AGI," by Ben Goertzel (Substack) JRS Currents 025: Ben Goertzel on Decentralizing Social Media JRS EP3 - Dr. Ben Goertzel – OpenCog, AGI and SingularityNET JRS EP87 - Joscha Bach on Theories of Consciousness JRS EP25 - Gary Marcus on Rebooting AI OpenCog Hyperon "Algorithmic Chemistry," by Walter Fontana JRS EP 167 - Bruce Damer on the Origins of Life Dr. Ben Goertzel is a cross-disciplinary scientist, entrepreneur and author.  Born in Brazil to American parents, in 2020 after a long stretch living in Hong Kong he relocated his primary base of operations to a rural island near Seattle. He leads the SingularityNET Foundation, the OpenCog Foundation, and the AGI Society which runs the annual Artificial General Intelligence conference. Dr. Goertzel’s research work encompasses multiple areas including artificial general intelligence, natural language processing, cognitive science, machine learning, computational finance, bioinformatics, virtual worlds, gaming, parapsychology, theoretical physics and more. He also chairs the futurist nonprofit Humanity+,  serves as Chief Scientist of AI firms  Rejuve, Mindplex, Cogito and Jam Galaxy, all parts of the SingularityNET ecosystem, and serves as keyboardist and vocalist in the Jam Galaxy Band, the first-ever band led by a humanoid robot.

AI researcher and author Ben Goertzel joins Jim Rutt to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of modern LLMs, why LLMs alone won't achieve AGI, OpenAI's integrative system, solving LLM hallucinations, and the duality of heuristics and abstractions. They also explore the limitations of LLMs, the challenge of scalability, and the future of AGI with the OpenCog project.

In this chat, Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET and a pioneer in artificial general intelligence (AGI), discusses his groundbreaking vision for machines that can achieve human-like intelligence. He delves into the impact of decentralized AI systems on societal transformation and creativity. Ben also tackles profound ethical questions, emphasizing the role of empathy in AGI. With insights on consciousness and the potential of open-source AI, he envisions a future where technology aligns with humanity's best values.

Ben Goertzel, a Brazilian-born multidisciplinary scientist and entrepreneur, discusses the future of AI and its impact on humanity. He explores the nuances of intelligence, comparing human and artificial minds in creative fields. The conversation dives into the unpredictability of AGI development and the philosophical implications of consciousness. Goertzel also addresses how advancements in technology could enhance longevity and reshape governance, while considering the ethical responsibilities of AGI. His insights challenge traditional notions and advocate for a deeper understanding of intelligence and sentience.

In this engaging discussion, Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET and seasoned AGI researcher, delves into the complex landscape of artificial intelligence. He analyzes the generational divide in attitudes towards AGI regulation and the contrasting global perspectives on its advancement. Goertzel emphasizes the potential harms of regulatory overreach and the need for balancing ambition with altruism. Additionally, he explores the philosophical implications of humanity's relationship with AI, advocating for decentralized approaches to ensure ethical development.

Ben Goertzel, co-author of "OpenCog Hyperon: A Framework for AGI at the Human Level and Beyond," discusses the definition of AGI, the history and evolution of OpenCog, Atomese vs MeTTa languages, knowledge metagraphs, cognitive synergy, the limitations of transformer-based language models, and the challenges in AGI development.

Dr. Ben Goertzel, AI visionary and CEO of SingularityNET, discusses the realization of AGI within 3-7 years, its connection to ASI, and benefits for humankind. Topics include decentralized AGI, SingularityNET ecosystem, neuro-symbolic systems, ensuring benevolence, ethical AI behavior, and societal transformations.

Dr. Ben Goertzel, Chief Scientist of robotics firm Hanson Robotics, discusses artificial general intelligence (AGI), OpenCog and its cooperative approach to AGI, language understanding, embodied cognition, and the Singularity Net. They also explore complex self-organizing systems, consciousness, and differing views on consciousness in non-human entities.