Gods and Intelligence
A fascinating discussion unfolds around the ancient desire to create gods and its modern parallel in artificial intelligence. Richard suggests that while intelligent machines might evoke a sense of worship due to their superiority, they differ fundamentally from a divine being, as they emerge from a gradual process of evolution or engineering. The conversation invites listeners to ponder the implications of our relationship with technology and the nature of intelligence itself.In this clip
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Richard Dawkins: Evolution, Intelligence, Simulation, and Memes | Lex Fridman Podcast #87
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