Could a computer be programmed to experience pain as a consequence for its actions? This idea was explored by Palmer Lucky, the founder of Oculus, who created a VR headset with explosive bolts that could simulate the real-life consequences of dying in the game. Could this concept be extended to AI, where actions that cause pain would result in diminishing resources and ultimately shut down? Some believe it's possible to create such a system using complex algorithms similar to those found in the human brain.
In this episode, Peter and Brian discuss asteroids, multiverses, and how AI will impact the universe.
Brian Keating is a renowned astrophysicist, cosmologist, inventor, and author. He is a professor at the University of California, San Diego and director of the Arthur C. Clarke Center for the Human Imagination. Keating's groundbreaking research on cosmic microwave background radiation has earned him prestigious awards, and his book "Losing the Nobel Prize" has received critical acclaim.
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