Ben Goertzel

Ben Goertzel, CEO of SingularityNET and a pioneer in AGI research, dives into the future of artificial general intelligence. He discusses the limitations of current Large Language Models and advocates for a decentralized approach to AGI akin to the internet's rollout. Conversations touch on integrating neural networks with symbolic logic for more effective AI systems, and the creative potential of LLMs in music generation. Ben also shares insights from his work with the OpenCog framework and the ethical implications of emerging AGI technologies.

Ben Goertzel, Founder of SingularityNET and a pioneer in Artificial General Intelligence, dives deep into the future of AI. He discusses his literary inspirations, including the impact of sci-fi on his journey. Goertzel explores the potential of intelligence beyond human understanding, the philosophical influences of Dostoevsky and Nietzsche, and the ethical dilemmas of AGI. He shares insights on projects like OpenCog and the Sophia robot, and the vision behind decentralized AI systems. The conversation also touches on humanity's journey to Mars and the quest for immortality through technology.

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.

Ben Goertzel, a computer scientist and the mastermind behind SingularityNET, shares his insights on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). He discusses the potential for AGI to emerge within five years and its transformative impact on society. Goertzel explores the complexities of human thought and creativity, the importance of hardware advancements, and innovative approaches to achieving AGI. He also tackles ethical considerations surrounding AI, emphasizing our responsibility as we approach superhuman intelligence.

Ben Goertzel, a leading AI researcher and CEO of SingularityNET, dives into the ambitious quest for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). He critiques current deep learning approaches, advocating for architectures inspired by human cognition rather than mere brain modeling. Discussing the potential of SingularityNET, Goertzel highlights the synergy of cognitive methods and knowledge representation. He also explores the importance of integrating neuroscience insights to enhance AI development, raising thought-provoking questions about creativity, consciousness, and the future of intelligence.

In this engaging discussion, Ben Goertzel, a pioneer in artificial general intelligence and founder of SingularityNET, shares his bold predictions for human-level AGI by 2029. He explores the limitations of current language models and the need for neuro-symbolic approaches in AI research. Goertzel delves into the complexities of regulating superintelligent AI and addresses the ethical considerations surrounding AGI. He also examines contrasting cultural perspectives on transhumanism and ponders the societal implications of transitioning to a post-scarcity world.

Joscha Bach, an expert in consciousness and AI, teams up with Ben Goertzel, a pioneer in artificial general intelligence, to explore the depths of AI and consciousness. They discuss the challenges and limitations of large language models and the paradox of consciousness during anesthesia. Their conversation delves into philosophical implications of AGI, hybrid architectures for enhanced AI creativity, and the potential societal impacts of superintelligent AI, raising thought-provoking questions about our future with technology and the nature of awareness.

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.

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.