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Kaj Sotala

Interested in helping people reach their full potential. Works as an emotion coach, software developer, and researcher focusing on AI and the mind.

Top 3 podcasts with Kaj Sotala

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Apr 17, 2025 • 36min

“Surprising LLM reasoning failures make me think we still need qualitative breakthroughs for AGI” by Kaj_Sotala

Kaj Sotala, an AI researcher and writer, dives into the surprising reasoning failures of large language models (LLMs). He highlights issues like flawed logic in problem-solving, struggles with simple instruction, and inconsistent storytelling, particularly in character portrayal. Kaj argues that despite advancements, LLMs still lack the necessary capabilities for achieving true artificial general intelligence. He emphasizes the need for qualitative breakthroughs, rather than just iterative improvements, to address these profound challenges in AI development.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 14min

“How I started believing religion might actually matter for rationality and moral philosophy ” by zhukeepa

In this engaging discussion, Ben Pace interviews multiple guests, including Imam Ammar Amonette, who share their insights on the intersection of religion, rationality, and moral philosophy. They explore the concept of 'trapped priors' and how cognitive biases affect our understanding of reality. The conversation highlights the importance of inner work, like therapy and meditation, for personal development. A poignant story about childhood trauma reveals how such experiences shape identity and values, while also linking religious teachings to psychological truths.
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Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 28min

How many minds do you have? (with Kaj Sotala)

Kaj Sotala, an emotion coach and AI researcher, dives into the fascinating concept of the mind as a collection of sub-agents instead of a single rational entity. He discusses the global workspace theory of consciousness and how it relates to meditation and multitasking. The conversation explores how conflicting beliefs shape our decisions and self-perception, emphasizing personal growth through understanding subconscious influences. Transformational therapy techniques are also examined, highlighting their role in emotional resolution and growth.