Ask A Genius 657: Evolution and AI with Human-Like Capabilities

[Recording Start] Rick Rosner: I agree with the notion that everything, whether it has evolved naturally or been developed intentionally, represents an ordering of the world. There was a significant period in human history, which could be termed the biblical era, where humans were perceived as distinct and superior to the rest of creation. Prior …

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Ask A Genius 656: Rick’s Thoughts on Artificial Intelligence

[Recording Start] Rick Rosner: Before we start, I want to clarify that my understanding of AI and machine learning is quite basic, as I've never taken a formal course in these subjects. However, as we discussed last time, eight years ago AI wasn't a common term in most people's vocabulary, though it has now become …

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Ask A Genius 655: Best of All Possible Worlds in Worlds

[Recording Start] Rick Rosner: Alright, in our previous discussion, we touched upon the concept of the best of all possible worlds, leading to the idea of alternative worlds. Imagine worlds where dinosaurs survived and built civilizations, or universes only a tenth of our size. The scope of these differences varies widely. However, when discussing possible …

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