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Evidence We're In A Simulation Is Everywhere. All You Have To Do Is Look | Joscha Bach PT 1

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Oct 17, 2023
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Joscha Bach
Joscha Bach, a pioneering AI researcher and cognitive scientist, dives into mind-bending topics about reality and perception. He explores how our brains create simulations that distort our understanding of truth. The conversation touches on the interplay between consciousness and free will, raising questions about our decisions and identity. Bach also discusses the future of merging human consciousness with AI, the implications of language learning, and the philosophical dimensions of existence in a universe shaped by human experience.
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INSIGHT

Agents and Future States

  • An agent is defined as a controller for future states, using models and expectations to make decisions.
  • Even simple systems like thermostats can exhibit basic agency by regulating present conditions.
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The Importance of Cognition

  • Joscha Bach studies cognition to understand the mind and its relation to reality, driven by a fundamental, unsolved question.
  • He values insights gained from this pursuit, similar to appreciating art for its ability to reveal new perspectives.
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Mathematizing the Mind

  • The mind is the most important philosophical problem because it's the most unsolved and holds potential for automating philosophy.
  • Mathematizing the mind could integrate all disciplines into a cohesive whole, surpassing human limitations.
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