Exploring the Evolution of Intelligence and Thermodynamic Dissipative Adaptation

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The concept of maximizing intelligence per watt in the universe is fundamentally tied to the evolution of intelligence as a counterbalance to entropy. As entropy increases, so does the drive for intelligence to evolve, suggesting a maximization principle inherent in the cosmos. Carl Friston's theories propose that biological intelligence aims to minimize surprise by better predicting the environment, which allows organisms to extract and utilize free energy effectively, aligning with thermodynamic principles. Additionally, thermodynamic dissipative adaptation, as proposed by Jeremy England, indicates that complex systems naturally self-organize to dissipate energy over extended timeframes. This self-organization leads to probabilistic pathways favoring growth, thereby creating the complexity observed in life today. The preservation and continuation of this growth process is seen as essential, as halting it could result in an unknown loss of potential and progress.

In this episode, Peter and Gill discuss Extropic, the science behind his startup, and his vision for the future.

03:16 | The Power of Brain-Scale Processors
18:56 | The Debate Over Accelerationist Movement
28:46 | AI and the Kardashev Scale

Gill Verdon, whose full name is Guillaume Verdon, is the founder of Extropic, a stealth AI startup, and a former quantum computing engineer at Google known for his work in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He is a physicist, applied mathematician, and researcher in quantum machine learning, who has raised $14.1M for his startup, which enhances LLMs through thermodynamic computing. Verdon is also known for his online persona @BasedBeffJezos and his creation of effective accelerationism (e/acc), advocating for rapid technological progress as an ethically preferred path for human progress, emphasizing optimism and proactive efforts to shape a better future.

Learn more about Extropic: https://www.extropic.ai/

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