Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy Brian Christian – How to Live with Computers - [Invest Like the Best, EP.140]
Jul 30, 2019
Brian Christian, author of "Algorithms to Live By", dives into the fascinating interplay between computers and humanity. He discusses the evolving nature of intelligence, including the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and the implications it has on our understanding of what it means to be human. The conversation touches on career strategies in the age of automation, decision-making principles like the 37% rule, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI technology. Christian's insights provoke thought about our future with machines.
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Building Uncertainty into AI
- Building uncertainty into AI's objective function allows it to interpret shutdown attempts as feedback.
- This approach helps prevent AI from resisting deactivation while pursuing a perceived goal.
Self-Awareness in AI
- Self-awareness in AI raises questions about consciousness and moral patiency.
- Embedded agency explores how AI systems can reason about their own existence within their environment.
Skepticism about AGI
- Skeptics argue current AI excels in limited domains but struggles with real-world complexity and hierarchical planning.
- They question whether increased compute alone can solve these limitations without fundamental paradigm shifts.
