The Myth of Artificial Intelligence with Erik J. Larson

Twitter: Moritz (@moritzW42)

Blog: https://scalingknowledge.substack.com

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About Erik: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_J._Larson

Erik's book: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Artificial-Intelligence-Computers-Think/dp/0674983513

Transcript: https://scalingknowledge.substack.com/i/135360356/transcript-rawapproximation

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Content

(00:00) Preview

(01:33) Intro

(06:55) Unpredictability of Invention

(10:09) Limits of Deep learning progress

(12:59) Abduction

(16:45) Creativity and Serendipity

(19:16) Neumann on Self Improving Machines

(24:30) His upcoming book

(26:40) Progress & Innovation decentralisation

(28:21) Neurosymbolic AI

(30:29) AI research progress

(33:16) Automation, Displament, and Alienation

(34:58) Outro