#380 – Neil Gershenfeld: Self-Replicating Robots and the Future of Fabrication
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Evolution of Intelligence and Computation
As technology evolves, the perception of what computers can do changes. While computers initially playing chess was groundbreaking, it eventually became common. People continue to play chess despite this shift. The steady increase in computing power catches up with people, with potential for further significant advancements. However, there remains a vast scope for growth in embodied intelligence, surpassing the capabilities of computational intelligence. This challenges the assumption that intelligence is solely contained within the brain and introduces the concept of molecular intelligence in physical systems.
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