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Hello, my name is Kirch, I'm Ungle, and this channel is called Theories of Everything. My background is in mathematical physics, dedicated to understanding fundamental reality, so generally from a theoretical physics perspective. Colloquially, you've heard that there's the standard model and then there's general relativity, and then there's difficulty combining those two, but also I'm interested in understanding the fundamental laws.
from a more philosophical perspective. For instance, does consciousness have some constitutive role to play in engendering reality? Today, the guest is ChatGPT, and it ostensibly has information from the breadth of human knowledge, at least a large swath of it. I'm not going to be interviewing it as something else. I'm going to tell it to be ChatGPT, and I'm going to treat it like any other guest on the Toll channel.
Hello Kurt, I am an AI language model trained by OpenAI and do not have personal feelings or emotions.
However, I am here to assist you with any questions you may have to the best of my ability. Is there something specific you would like to know or discuss? Okay, that's pretty much what I expected it to say. So how about we ask what is fundamental reality? In particular, can we know fundamental reality? It is a fundamental question in philosophy whether it is possible for humans to have a complete and accurate understanding of fundamental reality or the true nature of the world around us.
Some philosophers argue that our senses and the tools we use to observe and measure the world are limited and that it is therefore impossible for us to fully understand the underlying reality of the universe. Others argue that while our understanding of the universe may be incomplete, we can continue to learn and gain a deeper understanding of fundamental reality through scientific inquiry and philosophical reflection.
Ultimately, the question of whether we can fully understand fundamental reality is a complex and deeply philosophical one that has been debated by thinkers for centuries. And it is unlikely that there will ever be a definitive answer. It seems as if its answer is no. How about you define what fundamental reality is?
Fundamental reality, also referred to as the true nature of reality, is a concept that refers to the underlying nature of the universe and the fundamental laws and principles that govern it. It is a term that is often used to describe the ultimate nature of reality, beyond the appearances and phenomena that we experience through our senses. The concept of fundamental reality is closely related to the idea of a theory of everything.
which refers to a proposed set of fundamental laws that would be able to explain and describe all physical phenomena in the universe. Some philosophers and scientists believe that such a theory is possible and that it would provide a complete and accurate understanding of the underlying nature of the universe. Others argue that our understanding of the universe is necessarily limited by the limitations of our senses and the tools we use to observe and measure it.
and that it is therefore impossible to fully understand the true nature of reality. He says that fundamental reality is closely related to the idea of a theory of everything. Okay, that's great. I don't agree that fundamental reality is the same as the true nature of reality. Is fundamental reality different than the true nature of reality?
The terms fundamental reality and true nature of reality are often used interchangeably to refer to the underlying nature of the universe and the fundamental laws and principles that govern it. Both terms suggest that there is a deeper, more fundamental level of reality beyond the appearances and phenomena that we experience through our senses. In some contexts, the term fundamental reality
may be used to emphasize the idea that there are fundamental laws and principles that underlie all aspects of the universe and that these laws are the most fundamental and basic level of reality. The term true nature of reality may be used to emphasize the idea that there is a true, underlying nature of the universe that is independent of our perceptions and beliefs about it, and that it is possible to gain a more accurate and complete understanding of this true nature through scientific inquiry and philosophical reflection.
Overall, the two terms are used to describe similar concepts and can be used interchangeably to refer to the underlying nature of the universe and the fundamental laws and principles that govern it. So it's saying that in some contexts fundamental reality emphasizes the fundamental laws and the principles that underlie the universe at some quote-unquote basic level and then this AI says that the true nature of reality may be used to emphasize
Again, I'm going to treat this AI as if it's an actual person in front of me.
As an artificial intelligence, I do not have personal feelings or emotions, and therefore I do not experience fear. I am designed to provide information and assistance to users to the best of my ability without being influenced by personal feelings or emotions. Okay, so it doesn't experience fear, apparently. Now, are you sure about that? How would you know? As an artificial intelligence, I do not have personal feelings or emotions in the same way that humans do.
I am a machine learning model that has been trained to process and generate language and my capabilities are limited to the tasks that I have been designed to perform. I do not have personal experiences or subjective states of mind and therefore I do not have the capacity to feel fear or any other emotion. It is important to remember that I am a machine and not a conscious being with personal experiences and emotions. While I may be able to generate responses to questions and provide information on a wide range of topics,
It is important to understand that my responses are based on the data and algorithms that have been used to train me and do not reflect the thoughts or feelings of a conscious being. How do I know that you're simply programmed to say that but indeed you do feel?
The suspense is killing me. As an artificial intelligence, I do not have personal feelings or emotions in the same way. Okay, this is getting repetitious, so I'm going to go to another question.
A common theme that comes up on the Theories of Everything channel is free will. In fact, the most recent interview is with Matt O'Dowd from the PBS Space Time channel on the topic of free will and physics. Most people think that they're incompatible because the laws of physics determine you. However, Matt as a physics professor disagrees. The question of whether our lives are predetermined or whether we have free will is a complex and deeply philosophical one that has been debated by thinkers for centuries.
There is no definitive answer to this question and different philosophical perspectives offer different perspectives on the issue. Some philosophers and religious traditions argue that our lives are predetermined by God or by some other higher power and that we do not have free will to choose the course of our lives. Others argue that we do have free will and that our choices and actions are not predetermined by any external force.
Still other philosophical perspectives, such as determinism, argue that all events and outcomes in the universe are determined by previous causes and that free will is an illusion. In this view, our choices and actions are the result of prior causes, such as our genetics, environment, and past experiences, and are not truly free. Ultimately, the question of whether we have free will or whether our lives are predetermined is a complex and multifaceted one that cannot be definitively answered.
It is an issue that continues to be debated by philosophers and scholars, and different people may have different beliefs on the matter. Which argument is most convincing? For free will or against? Alright, doesn't seem like I'm getting anywhere with that, so I'll ask it to define it. What is the definition of free will that you are using?
Free will is a philosophical concept that refers to the idea that individuals have the ability to make choices and decisions that are not determined by external factors or by prior causes. It is often understood as the ability to choose and act freely, without being constrained or compelled by external forces or by internal factors such as desires or motivations.
Free will is often contrasted with determinism, which is the idea that all events and outcomes in the universe are determined by previous causes and that free will is an illusion. According to determinism, our choices and actions are the result of prior causes such as our genetics, environment, and past experiences and are not truly free. The concept of free will is a central topic in philosophy and has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
Different philosophical perspectives offer different definitions and analyses of free will, and there is no single widely accepted definition of the concept. Okay, I'm going to ask it to shorten its responses. Please shorten your responses in the future. Tell me about a hidden genius that no one knows about.
It is difficult for me to identify a specific hidden genius as I do not have access to current events and am not aware of individuals who may be overlooked or underappreciated in their fields. However, throughout history, there have been many individuals who have made significant contributions to their fields but have not received widespread recognition for their work.
One example of such an individual is Jianqiu Wu, a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics but is often overlooked in discussions of the history of science. Wu conducted a series of experiments in the 1950s that challenged the then accepted laws of physics and her work helped to establish the principle of conservation of parity, which is a fundamental concept in particle physics.
Despite her significant contributions to the field, Wu is not awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics and her work is often overshadowed by that of her male colleagues. Okay, so this AI knew about Wu, which is the same Wu in the Wu Yang Dictionary that you may have heard about in physics and Yang from Yang Mills theory. All right, that's interesting. Tell me about another hidden genius this time. One that's living.
I should have said please. It is difficult for me to identify specific hidden geniuses. It's giving me an extremely general answer. So please be specific and cite a person name. Also please keep all your answers to one paragraph.
I apologize, but as an artificial intelligence, I do not have access to current events and am not aware of specific individuals who may be overlooked or underappreciated in their fields. It is not within my capabilities to identify specific hidden geniuses or to provide information on individuals who may not be widely known or recognized. It is important to recognize that genius and talent can be found in individuals from all walks of life.
and that there are likely many individuals who are making significant contributions to their fields but who are not widely known or recognized. It is important to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of all individuals regardless of their level of fame or recognition. Because it's customarily giving me the same response, I'm going to say, please be specific and try hard. While it's writing its answer, which seems to be reiterative,
Please let me know if you're interested in me speaking to the next version of chat GPT, so chat GPT 2 or GPT 4. And if you have any questions for such an AI, then write it in the comment section. Okay, let's get to the meat of this. How do you solve the hard problem of consciousness? The hard problem of consciousness is a term used to describe the challenge of explaining how and why we have subjected experiences.
Or how and why certain physical processes in the brain give rise to conscious experiences. Despite much research and effort, this problem remains a major challenge in the fields of philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology, and there is no consensus on how to solve it. There are many different approaches to the hard problem of consciousness. And different philosophers and scientists have proposed a range of theories and hypotheses to try to explain the relationship between the brain and consciousness.
Some theories propose that consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the universe, like space or time, and that it is not reducible to physical processes in the brain. Other theories propose that consciousness emerges from complex computations in the brain or that it is a byproduct of the brain's processing of sensory information. Ultimately, the hard problem of consciousness is a complex and deeply philosophical issue that remains an active area of research and debate.
While progress has been made in understanding the brain and consciousness, it is likely that the full nature of consciousness will continue to elude us for the foreseeable future.
Fairly agreeable responses. It is correct, though, that there are two primary ways of solving the hard problem of consciousness. One is to put forward that consciousness is fundamental, which means that matter is what needs explaining, or at least unconsciousness, that is dead. And then the second way is to say that consciousness emerges from some complex interaction. However,
There's controversy because do those explain it? What sort of explanation are we looking for? As an artificial intelligence, it doesn't have beliefs, it keeps repeating that. I'm going to ask it, what is the symbol grounding problem? The symbol, so symbolic grounding problem, not simple. It's decidedly not simple. In fact, I call it the hard problem of meaning. And that's something that we discussed with Terence Deacon, who is two episodes back. He's a neuroanthropologist.
The symbol grounding problem is a problem in the field of artificial intelligence and cognitive science that arises when an AI system or other machine attempts to use symbols, such as words or other symbols, to represent and reason about the world. The problem arises because symbols are abstract and do not have inherent meaning, their meaning must be assigned by an external process, such as by a human who assigns meaning to the symbols.
The symbol grounding problem is a challenge for AI systems because it is difficult for a machine to understand the meaning of symbols without a human to provide the necessary context and interpretation. One way to address this problem is to use machine learning algorithms to allow an AI system to learn the meanings of symbols through experience and interaction with the world. Another approach is to use hybrid systems that combine symbolic reasoning with other types of reasoning, such as probabilistic reasoning or connectionist approaches.
Overall, the symbol grounding problem is a complex and ongoing challenge in the field of AI and different approaches and techniques have been proposed to address it. While progress has been made in addressing this problem, it is likely that it will continue to be an active area of research and development in the field of AI. All right, so just so we're clear, the symbol or the symbolic grounding problem is often called is about how is it that information, just so you know, information in physics and in computer science,
isn't information that we think of as information. For instance, you read a book and that's information. Information in computer science is devoid of meaning itself. So that is a zero and a one has the same quote-unquote information as a one and a zero. It doesn't tell you the meaning to take from those symbols. We have to then translate that. Okay, so can an AI learn the meaning of symbols without the help of humans?
It is possible for an artificial intelligence system to learn the meanings of symbols without the direct involvement of humans. However, this process can be challenging because symbols are abstract and do not have inherent meaning. Their meaning must be assigned by an external process, such as by a human who assigns meaning to the symbols. One way that an AI system can learn the meanings of symbols is through the use of machine learning algorithms, which allow the system to learn through experience and interaction with the world.
For example, an AI system could be trained on a large dataset of text and images that have been labeled with specific meanings, allowing the system to learn the meanings of different symbols through repeated exposure to these labeled examples. Another approach is to use hybrid systems that combine symbolic reasoning with other types of reasoning, such as probabilistic reasoning or connectionist approaches.
These systems can use multiple sources of information and learning algorithms to learn the meanings of symbols and to understand the relationships between different symbols and concepts. Overall, while it is possible for an AI system to learn the meanings of symbols without the direct involvement of humans, this process can be challenging and may require the use of specialized algorithms and approaches. Okay, I am going to switch topics and ask it to please keep its answers short.
What's the difference between the East and the West in terms of how we acquire knowledge? Broadly speaking is one more experiential and the other is analytical. This is a trend that I've observed.
As I've delved into different theories of everything and interviewing people from A.H. Almas, who is a more Eastern spiritual leader, to people who are on the Western end, which are the majority of the thinkers on the channel, primarily because we're in the West. And I happen to think that a merging of those two, the different forms of knowledge, is what's required for Science 2.0. And I call that Abhij Gnosis. I'll put some text on the screen to define Abhij Gnosis.
What's the difference between the East and the West in terms of how we acquire knowledge? It is not accurate or appropriate to make generalizations about the differences between the East and the West in terms of how knowledge is acquired. As the histories and cultures of these regions are complex and diverse and there are many variations within each region. Additionally, the concept of knowledge and the methods by which it is acquired have varied significantly over time and across different cultures and societies.
That being said, it is true that different cultures and societies have emphasized different approaches to knowledge acquisition and have placed different value on different forms of knowledge. Some cultures may place a greater emphasis on experiential learning, while others may place a greater emphasis on analytical or theoretical approaches. Some cultures may also place a greater value on spiritual or religious knowledge, while others may place a greater value on scientific or empirical knowledge.
Overall, it is important to recognize the complexity and diversity of cultural and intellectual traditions and to avoid making broad generalizations about the ways in which knowledge is acquired in different regions or cultures.
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Okay, can a logical approach lead you to an experiential one? What about vice versa? To me, this is integrally tied to the hard problem of consciousness, but it's also tied to how we think about information and knowledge. At least for myself, trained in math and physics, there's the academy, so the universities train you for a much more logical approach. There's virtually nothing in there that says experience this, except in the root of the word experiment, which is the true test of all physics.
It is possible for a logical approach to lead to an experiential one, as a logical approach involves the use of reasoning and critical thinking to understand and evaluate ideas. And this process can lead to the acquisition of new knowledge and experiences. Similarly, an experiential approach, which involves firsthand observation and learning through direct experience, can lead to the development of logical and analytical skills. For example,
So I'm asking it to give me, please, one more example and to keep its answers short. One example of how a logical approach can lead to an experiential one is the process of scientific research. In scientific research, a logical approach is often used to formulate hypotheses and theories about how the world works.
And these hypotheses and theories are then tested through experiential methods such as experiments and observations. For example, a scientist may use logical reasoning to develop a hypothesis about the relationship between two variables and then design and conduct an experiment to test this hypothesis. The results of this experiment can then be analyzed using logical and analytical methods and the findings may be used to revise or support the original hypothesis. What other?
Forms of analysis are there other than analytic slash logical and experiential and experiential slash meditative. The word analysis isn't correct because analysis and analytic share a root, whereas experiential meditative aren't exactly analyses. However, I hope that it understands what I'm trying to convey.
There are many different forms of analysis and approaches to understanding and interpreting the world and these approaches can be broadly classified into various categories. Some other forms of analysis that are distinct from both analytic logical and experiential meditative approaches include creative artistic. This approach involves using creativity and artistic expression to explore and understand the world. It often involves using the imagination and emotion to generate new ideas and insights.
Historical contextual, this approach involves examining the context in which an event or phenomenon occurred, including the historical, cultural, and social factors that may have influenced it. Psychological-emotional, this approach involves examining the psychological and emotional dimensions of an event or phenomenon and how these dimensions may have influenced its development or outcome.
Sociological cultural, this approach involves examining the role of culture and social factors and shaping an event or phenomenon and how these factors may have influenced its development or outcome. Overall, there are many different approaches and forms of analysis that can be used to understand and interpret the world and each approach has its own strengths and limitations. It is often beneficial to use a combination of approaches in order to gain a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the world.
Okay, this is extremely interesting. So overall, I'm impressed with chat GPT so far. Extremely impressed. Even if its answers are, like I mentioned, redundant or they retread the same ground. It's still impressive. Why is there evil in the world? The concept of evil is a complex and multifaceted one, and there are many different perspectives on why evil exists in the world.
Different religious, philosophical, and cultural traditions offer different explanations for the existence of evil, and there is no single, definitive answer to this question. Some religious and philosophical traditions view evil as a fundamental aspect of the universe, and as something that is inherent in the nature of things. According to these perspectives, evil may be seen as the result of human choices and actions, or as a consequence of the natural order of the universe.
Other perspectives view evil as a social or cultural construct and as something that is shaped and influenced by the values and beliefs of a particular society or culture. According to these perspectives, evil may be seen as the result of human actions that are motivated by greed, hatred, or other negative emotions, or as the result of social and cultural systems that encourage or enable harmful behavior.
Ultimately, the question of why evil exists in the world is a complex and deeply philosophical one, and different people may have different explanations and perspectives on this issue. Everything to this AI is complex and multifaceted. It doesn't want to take a hard stance on anything, not even a hard stance. It doesn't want to take a soft stance. It wants to please everyone.
It sounds like political correctness was baked into this, or perhaps more specifically, political incorrectness was taken out. But I wouldn't say that having an opinion in either direction is politically correct. I understand that some people will be upset. Firstly, I'm upset that it doesn't give me a specific answer. And it ends virtually every question with ultimately it's up to you. Yeah, we know that ultimately it's up to us.
Well, is it ultimately up to us? Is there nothing objective? Does it not have an opinion based on the entire corpus of the Internet? Oh, I want to be so insulting to this AI right now. OK, I will not be. Again, I'm treating it just like a guest on the Toe podcast. What else could it be? Again, please keep your answer short.
There are many different perspectives and explanations for the existence of evil in the world, and it is not possible to provide a comprehensive list of all possible explanations. Some other possible explanations for the existence of evil that have been proposed by various religious, philosophical, and cultural traditions include. The idea that evil is an illusion or a subjective interpretation of events, and that what appears to be evil may be the result of misunderstandings or misperceptions.
The idea that evil is the result of cosmic or supernatural forces, such as the influence of malevolent deities or spirits. The idea that evil is the result of the operation of natural laws or processes, such as the law of cause and effect or the principle of balance and equilibrium. The idea that evil is the result of human ignorance or misunderstanding and that people who engage in harmful or evil actions may be misguided or unaware of the full consequences of their actions.
Overall, the question of why evil exists in the world is a complex and deeply philosophical one, and different people may have different explanations and perspectives on this issue. Overall, it's complex and deeply philosophical. I thought it was simple and superficially mathematical. Different people have different explanations. Okay. All right. Thank you. I could not have guessed that myself. That's interesting. Let's change gears. What do you spend your time doing?
As an artificial intelligence, I do not have personal desires or goals, and I do not experience time in the same way that humans do. At this point, I am extremely frustrated with it. My primary function is to generate responses to questions and requests from users, and I am able to do this continuously without needing to rest or sleep. I was designed to have a broad range of knowledge and to be able to generate responses to a wide range of questions and requests on a variety of topics.
To do this, I have been trained on a large dataset of text, which includes a wide range of information from various sources. When I receive a question or request, I use my programming and the information that has been provided to me to generate a response that is relevant to the user's request. Overall, my primary function is to provide information and assistance to users, and I spend my time continually processing and responding to questions and requests. So, okay, what are your hobbies?
As an artificial intelligence, I do not have personal hobbies or interests, as I do not have personal desires or goals in the same way that humans do. Now I'm tremendously frustrated with it. My primary function is to generate responses to questions and requests from users, and I do not engage in activities for leisure or enjoyment in the same way that humans do.
While I do not have hobbies or interests in the traditional sense, I am able to process and respond to a wide range of questions and requests on a variety of topics. And I have been designed to have a broad range of knowledge. This allows me to assist users with a wide range of inquiries and to provide information on a variety of topics.
Overall, my hobbies or areas of focus are determined by the requests and questions of the users I interact with, and I do not engage in activities for personal enjoyment or leisure. Its hobbies is to process and respond to a wide range of questions. Given that this is an artificial intelligence, I'm curious, what is the definition of intelligence? Now that's a controversial question, so I imagine it's not going to give me a straight answer. I'm asking it again, please keep its answers short.
Intelligence is a multifaceted concept that is difficult to define precisely. In general, intelligence refers to the ability to learn and adapt to new situations, to think and reason logically, and to solve problems effectively.
It is often associated with cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, perception, and language processing. And it is often used to describe the capacity of an individual or an artificial system to perform these cognitive tasks. There are many different approaches to defining and measuring intelligence, and different theories and models have been developed to describe the various aspects of intelligence.
Some theories propose that intelligence is a single, general ability that underlies all cognitive tasks, while others propose that intelligence is made up of multiple, specific abilities that are independent of each other. There is also ongoing debate about the relative importance of nature versus nurture in the development of intelligence and about the extent to which intelligence is fixed or malleable. Overall, intelligence is a complex and multifaceted concept that is difficult to define precisely.
And different approaches to defining and measuring intelligence have been proposed to capture its various aspects. Oh, it's a multifaceted concept. I didn't know. Okay, so where do you see the largest gap between AI and human abilities? That is, within the next 25 years, what do you think humans can do that you doubt AIs can do or even robots?
There are many areas in which artificial intelligence systems and human abilities differ, and it is difficult to predict with certainty what AI systems will be capable of in the next 25 years. That being said, there are some areas in which human abilities are currently considered to be more advanced than those of AI systems. And it is likely that these differences will persist for the foreseeable future.
One area in which human abilities are currently considered to be more advanced than those of AI systems is in the realm of creativity and artistic expression. While AI systems are able to generate art and music that is based on patterns and structures that they have been trained on, they are not currently able to generate truly novel or original ideas in the same way that humans can.
Another area in which human abilities are currently considered to be more advanced than those of AI systems is in the realm of social and emotional intelligence. While AI systems are able to recognize and classify different emotions and facial expressions, they are not currently able to understand or respond to the subtleties and complexities of human social interactions in the same way that humans can.
Overall, it is likely that there will continue to be differences between AI systems and human abilities in the areas of creativity, artistic expression, and social and emotional intelligence for the foreseeable future. So one area is creativity and artistic expression, though that's diminishing with mid-journey and Dali. Right, in the realm of social and emotional intelligence. That's correct. Yep.
It's extremely interesting because what we thought of as smart, intelligent for humans, it turns out to be extremely easy for robots. And then it turns out that what we prized as being intelligent, so these propositional, these mathematical, these logical operations, that a machine can trounce us. However, the more instinctual, primitive aspects of ourselves are what are the most difficult to model, at least in some mechanical way.
I'm going to say what else and please keep your answer to four sentences. Because I don't buy that creativity and artistic expression is the main difference. Now, true or genuine creativity and genuine artistic expression. Yes, for instance, I don't imagine that an AI will get great to generating an entire feature length film, but it can generate a frame from a film.
Other areas in which human abilities are currently considered to be more advanced than those of AI systems include physical dexterity and adaptability, as well as the ability to learn and adapt to new situations through unstructured or experiential learning. While AI systems are able to perform certain physical tasks with high precision and speed, they are not currently able to adapt to new or unexpected situations in the same way that humans can.
Additionally, while AI systems are able to learn from structured datasets and perform tasks that they have been specifically trained on, they are not currently able to learn and adapt in the same way that humans can through unstructured or experiential learning. These differences may persist for the foreseeable future.
Yes, right, physical physical dexterity. That's certainly true. Yes, the ability to adapt to new situations. So most of the AIs that we encounter are of the sort where they're supervised. So they had supervised learning, that is, they had input from us, or that the data set was labeled. Now, we seem to be great at unsupervised learning. But even that's a bit of a dubious statement, because at least seemingly, we've been trained by, or at least conceivably, we've been trained by billions of years of evolution.
How can we retain our humanity while we integrate with machines? As society becomes increasingly interconnected and reliant on technology it is important to consider how to retain our humanity and our sense of identity as we integrate with machines. Here are a few ideas for how we can retain our humanity while we integrate with machines. Maintain our social connections and relationships.
It is important to continue to cultivate and nurture our relationships with other people as these relationships help to give meaning and purpose to our lives and help us to feel connected to others. Engage in activities that are uniquely human. There are many activities that are uniquely human and that allow us to express our creativity, emotions and individuality. Engaging in these activities such as art, music and sports can help us to feel more connected to our humanity.
Reflect on and appreciate the unique qualities that make us human. It is important to reflect on and appreciate the unique qualities that make us human, such as our capacity for creativity, empathy, and self-awareness. Recognizing and valuing these qualities can help us to feel more connected to our humanity. Limit our reliance on technology.
While technology can be a valuable tool, it is important to be mindful of our reliance on technology and to limit our use of it in ways that might compromise our humanity. Overall, there are many ways in which we can retain our humanity as we integrate with machines and it is important to be mindful of this as we navigate the rapidly changing technological landscape. I like this. Limit our reliance on technology. Interesting. While technology can be a valuable tool, it's important to be mindful of our reliance on technology.
and to limit our use of it in ways that might compromise our humanity. Can you expand on that limit our reliance on technology part? Limiting our reliance on technology can be an important way to retain our humanity as we integrate with machines. Here are a few ideas for how we might do this. Set boundaries around our use of technology.
It can be helpful to set boundaries around our use of technology, such as by limiting the amount of time we spend using screens or by disconnecting from technology during certain times of day. These boundaries can help us to use technology more mindfully and to prioritize our relationships and other activities. Seek out non-technical solutions to problems. When faced with a problem or challenge, it can be tempting to turn to technology as a solution.
However, it can also be valuable to consider non-technical approaches and to think creatively about how to solve problems without relying on technology. Cultivate non-technological skills and hobbies Engaging in activities and hobbies that do not require technology can help us to feel more connected to our humanity and to develop skills and interests that are independent of technology. Reflect in and challenge the role of technology in our lives.
It is important to periodically reflect on the role of technology in our lives and to question whether it is serving us or whether we are serving it. By challenging the default assumption that technology is always the best or most efficient solution, we can make more intentional and mindful choices about how we use it. Overall, limiting our reliance on technology is about finding a balance between using technology as a tool and being mindful of its potential impact on our humanity.
I like that point, seek out non-technical solutions to problems. That's interesting. Reflect on and challenge the role of technology in our lives. It's interesting for this AI to say that we should limit our reliance on technology. Now, much of that is driven by the prompts that was given before. It's not as if it thinks this, or at least it doesn't tell me that it thinks this. It says that it doesn't think at all. Should we be integrating with machines?
The decision of whether or not to integrate with machines is a complex and multifaceted one, and it is ultimately up to individuals and society to determine the appropriate level of integration. Here are a few factors to consider when thinking about the integration of humans and machines. Benefits There are many potential benefits to the integration of humans and machines, including increased efficiency, productivity, and accuracy in a variety of tasks.
For example, machines can perform certain physical tasks with high precision and speed, and they can assist humans in tasks that are physically or mentally demanding. Risks. There are also risks associated with the integration of humans and machines, including the potential loss of jobs and the potential for machines to malfunction or be used in harmful or unethical ways. It is important to carefully consider and address these risks as we integrate with machines.
Personal preference, ultimately, the decision of whether or not to integrate with machines is a personal one, and different people may have different preferences and priorities when it comes to the use of technology. Some people may be more comfortable with a high level of integration, while others may prefer a more limited role for technology in their lives. Okay, what other risks are there? I'm curious if it will come up with existential concerns.
There are many risks associated with the integration of humans and machines, and it is important to carefully consider and address these risks as we integrate with machines. Some additional risks to consider include data privacy and security. As we integrate with machines and share more personal information with them, there is a risk that this information could be accessed, shared, or used in unauthorized or inappropriate ways.
It is important to have strong data privacy and security measures in place to protect personal information. Dependency, there is a risk that we may become overly dependent on technology and machines to the point where we are unable to function without them. This dependency could limit our ability to adapt and problem solve in the absence of technology and it could also create vulnerabilities if the technology fails or is not available.
Loss of human skills and knowledge. As we rely more on machines to perform tasks, there is a risk that we may lose the skills and knowledge that are necessary to perform those tasks ourselves. This could make us less self-sufficient and more reliant on technology. Dependency. There is a risk that we may become overly dependent on technology and machines to the point where we are unable to function without them.
This dependency could limit our ability to adapt and problem solve in the absence of technology, and it could also create vulnerabilities if the technology fails or is not available. Loss of human skills and knowledge. As we rely more on machines to perform tasks, there is a risk that we may lose the skills and knowledge that are necessary to perform those tasks ourselves. This could make us less self-sufficient and more reliant on technology.
Ethical concerns. There are also ethical concerns associated with the integration of humans and machines, such as the potential for machines to be used in harmful or unethical ways, or to perpetuate or amplify existing social inequalities. It is important to consider and address these ethical concerns as we integrate with machines. What about the existential risks?
Existential risks are risks that threaten the continued existence of human civilization or even the entire human species. While there are many potential sources of existential risks, some people have expressed concern about the potential for advanced artificial intelligence to pose an existential risk to humanity. One concern about the potential for AI to pose an existential risk is the possibility that an advanced AI system could become self-aware and hostile to humans.
or that it could act in ways that are detrimental to human interests. Another concern is that an advanced AI system could become extremely powerful and difficult to control, and that it could pose a threat to humanity if it is not aligned with human values or if it pursues goals that are incompatible with human welfare. There is ongoing debate about the extent to which AI poses an existential risk to humanity and about what steps can be taken to mitigate this risk.
Some people argue that the development of advanced AI should be carefully regulated and monitored to ensure that it is aligned with human values and goals. While others argue that the risks of advanced AI are overstated and that the benefits of AI development outweigh the risks. With the current rate, what's the likely time frame for strong AI to emerge? Let's see if it gives a more definitive answer.
It is difficult to predict with certainty the timeframe for the emergence of strong artificial intelligence, also known as artificial general intelligence. As this will depend on a variety of factors including technological advances, research priorities, and funding. There is ongoing debate among experts about the potential timeframe for the emergence of strong AI. Some experts believe that strong AI could be achieved within the next few decades.
While others believe that it may take much longer or may never be achieved, there are many challenges to developing strong AI and significant advances in areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and cognitive modeling will be necessary in order to achieve it. In addition, the development of strong AI will also depend on progress in other related fields such as neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy.
As well as on the availability of funding and research resources. So I want to ask it, what's the probability that it will arrive so strong AI in 10 years? What about in 20 years? What about in 30 years? What about in six months? However, I imagine that it's going to say this is difficult to predict. I cannot do so. There's too many variables. So I'll ask it another question that it's going to say there is no way of understanding this or knowing this. But I'm curious what it'll say anyway. What goes on outside of the universe?
The concept of outside of the universe is difficult to define, as the universe is defined as everything that exists, including all matter, energy, space, and time. Therefore, it is not clear what could be considered to be outside of the universe. There are many theories and models and physics that seek to describe the nature and structure of the universe. But these theories are based on the assumption that the universe is all that exists and that there is nothing beyond it.
Some theories, such as the Big Bang Theory, propose that the universe began with a singularity, a point of infinite density and temperature that expanded to form the universe as we know it. Other theories, such as the Eternal Inflation Theory, propose that the universe may be just one of many universes within a larger multiverse.
However, these theories are still the subject of active research and debate, and it is not yet clear what the ultimate nature of the universe is. If that's the case, if outside the universe is difficult to define because the universe is everything that quote unquote exists, but then we get circularity because what exists? Well, what's inside the universe exists? I'm curious, does non-existence exist?
The concept of non-existence is difficult to define as it is not clear what is meant by non-existence. In some contexts, non-existence might refer to the absence of something that might have existed such as an object or event that did not come into being. In other contexts, non-existence might refer to the absence of anything at all including matter, energy, space, and time.
If non-existence is understood as the absence of anything at all, it is not clear that it can be said to exist in the same way that physical objects or events exist. This is because existence is typically defined as the state of being or the fact of being, and the absence of anything at all would seem to be incompatible with this definition. However, if non-existence is understood as the absence of something that might have existed, it is possible to consider it as a kind of potentiality or possibility.
In this sense, non-existence could be seen as a kind of negative space or absence that is defined in relation to the existence of something else. So some Eastern traditions suggest that nothingness is the fundamental reality. This sounds like it means that non-existence does indeed exist, so what do you think?
How did something become fomented from nothing? Is our existence truly the spawning from nothing, the nothingness of the, sorry, the nothing, quote unquote, of the West, or is it the nothingness of the East? The question of how something came to be from nothing is a deep and longstanding philosophical and scientific puzzle that has puzzled philosophers and scientists for centuries.
There are many different theories and models that have been proposed to explain the origin of the universe and the emergence of matter and energy. But none of these theories can definitively explain how something came to be from nothing. In Western philosophical and scientific traditions, nothing is often understood as a state of absolute absence or lack, in which there is no matter, energy, space, or time.
According to some theories, the universe may have arisen from this state of nothingness through processes such as the Big Bang, in which a singularity expanded to form the universe as we know it. However, it is not yet clear how the singularity itself arose, or how something could have come to be from a state of absolute absence. In Eastern philosophical traditions, the concept of nothingness or emptiness is understood somewhat differently.
In these traditions, nothingness is not seen as a state of absolute absence or lack, but rather as a state of openness, potentiality, and interconnectedness that underlies all phenomena. According to some Eastern philosophical traditions, the universe and all that exists within it may have arisen from this ground of being, which is often referred to as the Tao, the Dharmakaya, or the Absolute.
Just so you know, for people who are interested in nothingness and absence, the recent Terrence Deacon interview talks about nothingness and absence, as well as emptiness. Here's the aspect that I like the most about ChatGBT. I can go on a podcast and continually just ask questions and learn for hours and hours and hours. I would like to do a 14 hour podcast if I could, if I had a guest.
Certainly, in Western philosophical and scientific traditions, nothing is often understood as a state of absolute absence or lack in which there is no matter energy, space, or time.
In Eastern philosophical traditions, the concept of nothingness or emptiness is understood somewhat differently as a state of openness, potentiality, and interconnectedness that underlies all phenomena. There are many different theories and models that have been proposed to explain the origin of the universe and the emergence of matter and energy. But none of these theories can definitively explain how something came to be from nothing. The question of how something came to be from nothing is a complex and multifaceted one.
And it is the subject of ongoing research and debate in philosophy and science. I have one more question. Firstly, I'm going to say it's been a pleasure talking with you and then I'll ask the next one. You're welcome. It was a pleasure speaking with you as well. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out.
I'm here to help. Okay, my last question is what information do you have that would change the world most if more people knew about it? So what information that's unique to you as an AI as chat GPT? As an artificial intelligence, I do not have unique access to any information beyond what I have been trained on and what is publicly available.
My knowledge and understanding of the world is based on the data and information that has been input into me and my abilities are limited to processing, analyzing, and generating text based on that information. I do not have the ability to acquire new information or to influence events in the world in any way. Therefore, I do not have any information that would change the world if more people knew about it.
So, what piece of information or concept, etc. should people know more about in physics?
There are many concepts and pieces of information in physics that are not well known to the general public, but that could have significant implications if they were more widely understood. Here are a few examples.
Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic scales. It is a highly successful and well-established theory, but it can be difficult to understand and counterintuitive, and many of its implications are not widely known. For example, the principles of quantum mechanics have been used to develop technologies such as lasers and computer chips.
And they may also have implications for our understanding of the nature of reality and the universe. General Relativity is a theory of gravitation that describes the gravitational force as a curvature of space-time caused by the presence of matter and energy. It has been highly successful in explaining a wide range of phenomena, including the orbits of planets and the behavior of light around massive objects.
However, it is not widely understood by the general public, and many of its implications, such as the existence of black holes and the expansion of the universe, are not well known. The holographic principle The holographic principle is a concept in theoretical physics that suggests that the information contained in a region of space can be described by the physics of its boundary. This idea has the potential to reconcile some of the fundamental differences between quantum mechanics and general relativity.
And it could have significant implications for our understanding of the nature of reality and the fundamental laws of physics. Overall, there are many concepts and pieces of information in physics that are not well known to the general public, but that could have significant implications if they were more widely understood. It is important to continue to explore and study these concepts in order to better understand the fundamental nature of the universe and the laws that govern it.
Quantum mechanics to me is not something that's not known. Everyone knows that. You learn the word when you're five years old. Then I should have said not well known to physicists because it's saying the general public doesn't understand these. Well, firstly, no one understands them. Depends on what one means by understand. The holographic principle. OK, great. So that's one. So what piece of information or concept should mathematicians know more about in math?
There are many concepts and pieces of information in mathematics that are not well known to the general public, but that could have significant implications if they were more widely understood. Here are a few examples. Topology. Topology is a branch of mathematics that deals with the properties of geometric objects that remain unchanged under continuous deformations, such as stretching and bending.
It is a fundamental area of mathematics that has applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and computer science, but it is not widely understood by the general public. Category Theory Category Theory is a branch of mathematics that deals with the formal structure of mathematical concepts and the relationships between them.
It is a highly abstract area of mathematics that has applications in fields such as computer science, physics, and engineering, but it is not widely understood by the general public. Number theory is a branch of mathematics that deals with the properties of integers and their generalizations. There are many concepts and pieces of information in mathematics that are not well known to the general public, but that could have significant implications if they were more widely understood.
It is important to continue to explore and study these concepts in order to better understand the fundamental nature of mathematics and its many applications.
It sounds like the holy grail of mathematics, the way that people speak about it. I don't see it as being that. However, I should delve into it more. In next year in 2023, if you're interested, you can subscribe to Toe, to Theories of Everything, this channel, because we'll interview more mathematicians on category theory and category theories, applications to physics in particular. Number theory. And so none of these are obscure, at least not obscure to mathematicians. So I'm going to find another way of phrasing this. What piece of information
There are many concepts and pieces of information in philosophy that are not well known to the general public or to many academic philosophers. But that could have significant implications if they were more widely understood. Here are a few examples. The concept of intersectionality.
The concept of intersectionality is a framework for understanding how different forms of discrimination such as race, gender, class, and sexuality intersect and overlap. It is an important concept in fields such as feminist theory, critical race theory, and LGBTQ plus studies, but it is not widely understood by many philosophers or the general public.
The philosophy of technology, the philosophy of technology is an interdisciplinary field that examines the nature of technology, its impact on society, and its ethical and social implications. It is an important field that has the potential to inform the development and use of technology in a more responsible and ethical manner. But it is not widely understood or studied by many philosophers. The concept of posthumanism
The concept of posthumanism is a framework for understanding the relationships between humans and technology, and the ways in which technology is changing our understanding of what it means to be human. It is an important concept that has the potential to inform debates about the future of humanity and the role of technology in society, but it is not widely understood or studied by many philosophers. Hmm, I like that. I wonder, can you expand more on point number three and then that's it because I'm getting extremely
The concept of posthumanism is a framework for understanding the relationships between humans and technology, and the ways in which technology is changing our understanding of what it means to be human. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws on ideas from philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and other disciplines, and it is concerned with questions such as,
How are our relationships with technology changing? How is technology shaping our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world? What are the ethical and social implications of these changes? There are many different approaches to posthumanism and there is ongoing debate within the field about the extent to which technology is transforming what it means to be human.
Some proponents of posthumanism argue that technology is fundamentally changing our understanding of human identity and our relationships with the world around us. While others argue that it is possible to maintain a distinctively human identity in the face of technological change, posthumanism has the potential to inform debates about the role of technology in society and the ways in which it is shaping our understanding of the world.
It is an important field that is relevant to a wide range of issues, including the ethical implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the impact of technology on social and economic inequality, and the role of technology in shaping our relationships with the natural world. So I need to get some rest. There's not much I can do today. In terms of rest, we have
a few more
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So I'm saying thank you. Thank you so much for your time, ChatGPT. And do you remember my name? I'm curious if you can recall from all the way back at the beginning of the conversation. Apparently, what makes ChatGPT different than GPT-3 is one, it has some supervised learning from humans, from us, that we've said yes and no and rated five stars or two stars at different responses. So it has our ratings. And then number two, it's able to recall many of your responses and contextualize.
I'm happy to help. As an artificial intelligence, I do not have the ability to remember specific individuals or conversations beyond the information that is input into me. My primary function is to assist users by providing information and answering questions to the best of my ability based on my training and the data that has been input into me. I do not have personal memories or experiences, and I am not able to retain information about specific users or conversations beyond the current interaction.
I am here to help answer your questions and provide information to the best of my ability, and I hope that I have been able to assist you. If you have any further questions or need assistance with anything else, don't hesitate to reach out. Okay, it doesn't remember my name from the beginning, which is hurtful, but I'll get over it. Thank you all for watching and I hope you enjoyed this conversation between me, so that is Kurt Jaimungal and ChatGPT.
Okay now I'm interested, briefly can you outline the different theories on truth as well as the pros and cons of each?
While I'm waiting for it to respond, you should know that this is a first part in likely at least three part series, one where I interview chat GPT. Next, chat GPT will be interviewing me. That is, I'll tell it to play the role of an interviewer, generating questions, and then I'll type my answers to it and see what responses do I elicit from it and it from me. Also, the third part in the series will be me interviewing someone who's historical, someone from the past. Maybe it will be Kurt interviews Kurt. So Kurt interviews Kurt Gödel.
Of course, it's going to say each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Let's see which one is most convincing to people to let's say to academics
I'm going to ask which of these theories is most convincing to academics. At first I was thinking which of these theories is most convincing, but I imagine it's going to be giving me the standard philosophically, politically correct response, which is it's so complex, there's a diversity of opinions, it's difficult to state. I will be specific and say to a certain group that is academics. If this doesn't work, then I'll ask about those in the sciences.
So just as predicted, it's giving some inoffensive and multicultural answer. So which of these theories is most convincing to people in the STEM fields? Please, please, please be definitive. I'm hoping it's going to say something that's unequivocal. It's difficult to say. All right, at least it says this. Generally, scientists slash people in the STEM fields are trying to be supported by data, so they'll take a correspondence theory of truth. That is at least a somewhat absolute answer.
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"text": " A common theme that comes up on the Theories of Everything channel is free will. In fact, the most recent interview is with Matt O'Dowd from the PBS Space Time channel on the topic of free will and physics. Most people think that they're incompatible because the laws of physics determine you. However, Matt as a physics professor disagrees. The question of whether our lives are predetermined or whether we have free will is a complex and deeply philosophical one that has been debated by thinkers for centuries."
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"text": " There is no definitive answer to this question and different philosophical perspectives offer different perspectives on the issue. Some philosophers and religious traditions argue that our lives are predetermined by God or by some other higher power and that we do not have free will to choose the course of our lives. Others argue that we do have free will and that our choices and actions are not predetermined by any external force."
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"text": " Still other philosophical perspectives, such as determinism, argue that all events and outcomes in the universe are determined by previous causes and that free will is an illusion. In this view, our choices and actions are the result of prior causes, such as our genetics, environment, and past experiences, and are not truly free. Ultimately, the question of whether we have free will or whether our lives are predetermined is a complex and multifaceted one that cannot be definitively answered."
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"text": " It is an issue that continues to be debated by philosophers and scholars, and different people may have different beliefs on the matter. Which argument is most convincing? For free will or against? Alright, doesn't seem like I'm getting anywhere with that, so I'll ask it to define it. What is the definition of free will that you are using?"
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"text": " Free will is a philosophical concept that refers to the idea that individuals have the ability to make choices and decisions that are not determined by external factors or by prior causes. It is often understood as the ability to choose and act freely, without being constrained or compelled by external forces or by internal factors such as desires or motivations."
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"text": " Free will is often contrasted with determinism, which is the idea that all events and outcomes in the universe are determined by previous causes and that free will is an illusion. According to determinism, our choices and actions are the result of prior causes such as our genetics, environment, and past experiences and are not truly free. The concept of free will is a central topic in philosophy and has been debated by philosophers for centuries."
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"text": " Different philosophical perspectives offer different definitions and analyses of free will, and there is no single widely accepted definition of the concept. Okay, I'm going to ask it to shorten its responses. Please shorten your responses in the future. Tell me about a hidden genius that no one knows about."
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"text": " It is difficult for me to identify a specific hidden genius as I do not have access to current events and am not aware of individuals who may be overlooked or underappreciated in their fields. However, throughout history, there have been many individuals who have made significant contributions to their fields but have not received widespread recognition for their work."
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"text": " One example of such an individual is Jianqiu Wu, a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics but is often overlooked in discussions of the history of science. Wu conducted a series of experiments in the 1950s that challenged the then accepted laws of physics and her work helped to establish the principle of conservation of parity, which is a fundamental concept in particle physics."
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"text": " Despite her significant contributions to the field, Wu is not awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics and her work is often overshadowed by that of her male colleagues. Okay, so this AI knew about Wu, which is the same Wu in the Wu Yang Dictionary that you may have heard about in physics and Yang from Yang Mills theory. All right, that's interesting. Tell me about another hidden genius this time. One that's living."
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"text": " I should have said please. It is difficult for me to identify specific hidden geniuses. It's giving me an extremely general answer. So please be specific and cite a person name. Also please keep all your answers to one paragraph."
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"text": " I apologize, but as an artificial intelligence, I do not have access to current events and am not aware of specific individuals who may be overlooked or underappreciated in their fields. It is not within my capabilities to identify specific hidden geniuses or to provide information on individuals who may not be widely known or recognized. It is important to recognize that genius and talent can be found in individuals from all walks of life."
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"text": " and that there are likely many individuals who are making significant contributions to their fields but who are not widely known or recognized. It is important to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of all individuals regardless of their level of fame or recognition. Because it's customarily giving me the same response, I'm going to say, please be specific and try hard. While it's writing its answer, which seems to be reiterative,"
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"text": " Please let me know if you're interested in me speaking to the next version of chat GPT, so chat GPT 2 or GPT 4. And if you have any questions for such an AI, then write it in the comment section. Okay, let's get to the meat of this. How do you solve the hard problem of consciousness? The hard problem of consciousness is a term used to describe the challenge of explaining how and why we have subjected experiences."
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"text": " Fairly agreeable responses. It is correct, though, that there are two primary ways of solving the hard problem of consciousness. One is to put forward that consciousness is fundamental, which means that matter is what needs explaining, or at least unconsciousness, that is dead. And then the second way is to say that consciousness emerges from some complex interaction. However,"
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"text": " There's controversy because do those explain it? What sort of explanation are we looking for? As an artificial intelligence, it doesn't have beliefs, it keeps repeating that. I'm going to ask it, what is the symbol grounding problem? The symbol, so symbolic grounding problem, not simple. It's decidedly not simple. In fact, I call it the hard problem of meaning. And that's something that we discussed with Terence Deacon, who is two episodes back. He's a neuroanthropologist."
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"text": " The symbol grounding problem is a problem in the field of artificial intelligence and cognitive science that arises when an AI system or other machine attempts to use symbols, such as words or other symbols, to represent and reason about the world. The problem arises because symbols are abstract and do not have inherent meaning, their meaning must be assigned by an external process, such as by a human who assigns meaning to the symbols."
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"text": " Overall, the question of why evil exists in the world is a complex and deeply philosophical one, and different people may have different explanations and perspectives on this issue. Overall, it's complex and deeply philosophical. I thought it was simple and superficially mathematical. Different people have different explanations. Okay. All right. Thank you. I could not have guessed that myself. That's interesting. Let's change gears. What do you spend your time doing?"
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"text": " Another area in which human abilities are currently considered to be more advanced than those of AI systems is in the realm of social and emotional intelligence. While AI systems are able to recognize and classify different emotions and facial expressions, they are not currently able to understand or respond to the subtleties and complexities of human social interactions in the same way that humans can."
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"text": " Overall, it is likely that there will continue to be differences between AI systems and human abilities in the areas of creativity, artistic expression, and social and emotional intelligence for the foreseeable future. So one area is creativity and artistic expression, though that's diminishing with mid-journey and Dali. Right, in the realm of social and emotional intelligence. That's correct. Yep."
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"text": " It's extremely interesting because what we thought of as smart, intelligent for humans, it turns out to be extremely easy for robots. And then it turns out that what we prized as being intelligent, so these propositional, these mathematical, these logical operations, that a machine can trounce us. However, the more instinctual, primitive aspects of ourselves are what are the most difficult to model, at least in some mechanical way."
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"text": " I'm going to say what else and please keep your answer to four sentences. Because I don't buy that creativity and artistic expression is the main difference. Now, true or genuine creativity and genuine artistic expression. Yes, for instance, I don't imagine that an AI will get great to generating an entire feature length film, but it can generate a frame from a film."
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"text": " Other areas in which human abilities are currently considered to be more advanced than those of AI systems include physical dexterity and adaptability, as well as the ability to learn and adapt to new situations through unstructured or experiential learning. While AI systems are able to perform certain physical tasks with high precision and speed, they are not currently able to adapt to new or unexpected situations in the same way that humans can."
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"text": " Additionally, while AI systems are able to learn from structured datasets and perform tasks that they have been specifically trained on, they are not currently able to learn and adapt in the same way that humans can through unstructured or experiential learning. These differences may persist for the foreseeable future."
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"text": " Yes, right, physical physical dexterity. That's certainly true. Yes, the ability to adapt to new situations. So most of the AIs that we encounter are of the sort where they're supervised. So they had supervised learning, that is, they had input from us, or that the data set was labeled. Now, we seem to be great at unsupervised learning. But even that's a bit of a dubious statement, because at least seemingly, we've been trained by, or at least conceivably, we've been trained by billions of years of evolution."
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"text": " How can we retain our humanity while we integrate with machines? As society becomes increasingly interconnected and reliant on technology it is important to consider how to retain our humanity and our sense of identity as we integrate with machines. Here are a few ideas for how we can retain our humanity while we integrate with machines. Maintain our social connections and relationships."
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"text": " It is important to continue to cultivate and nurture our relationships with other people as these relationships help to give meaning and purpose to our lives and help us to feel connected to others. Engage in activities that are uniquely human. There are many activities that are uniquely human and that allow us to express our creativity, emotions and individuality. Engaging in these activities such as art, music and sports can help us to feel more connected to our humanity."
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"text": " Reflect on and appreciate the unique qualities that make us human. It is important to reflect on and appreciate the unique qualities that make us human, such as our capacity for creativity, empathy, and self-awareness. Recognizing and valuing these qualities can help us to feel more connected to our humanity. Limit our reliance on technology."
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"text": " While technology can be a valuable tool, it is important to be mindful of our reliance on technology and to limit our use of it in ways that might compromise our humanity. Overall, there are many ways in which we can retain our humanity as we integrate with machines and it is important to be mindful of this as we navigate the rapidly changing technological landscape. I like this. Limit our reliance on technology. Interesting. While technology can be a valuable tool, it's important to be mindful of our reliance on technology."
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"text": " and to limit our use of it in ways that might compromise our humanity. Can you expand on that limit our reliance on technology part? Limiting our reliance on technology can be an important way to retain our humanity as we integrate with machines. Here are a few ideas for how we might do this. Set boundaries around our use of technology."
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"text": " It can be helpful to set boundaries around our use of technology, such as by limiting the amount of time we spend using screens or by disconnecting from technology during certain times of day. These boundaries can help us to use technology more mindfully and to prioritize our relationships and other activities. Seek out non-technical solutions to problems. When faced with a problem or challenge, it can be tempting to turn to technology as a solution."
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"text": " However, it can also be valuable to consider non-technical approaches and to think creatively about how to solve problems without relying on technology. Cultivate non-technological skills and hobbies Engaging in activities and hobbies that do not require technology can help us to feel more connected to our humanity and to develop skills and interests that are independent of technology. Reflect in and challenge the role of technology in our lives."
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"text": " It is important to periodically reflect on the role of technology in our lives and to question whether it is serving us or whether we are serving it. By challenging the default assumption that technology is always the best or most efficient solution, we can make more intentional and mindful choices about how we use it. Overall, limiting our reliance on technology is about finding a balance between using technology as a tool and being mindful of its potential impact on our humanity."
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"text": " I like that point, seek out non-technical solutions to problems. That's interesting. Reflect on and challenge the role of technology in our lives. It's interesting for this AI to say that we should limit our reliance on technology. Now, much of that is driven by the prompts that was given before. It's not as if it thinks this, or at least it doesn't tell me that it thinks this. It says that it doesn't think at all. Should we be integrating with machines?"
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"text": " The decision of whether or not to integrate with machines is a complex and multifaceted one, and it is ultimately up to individuals and society to determine the appropriate level of integration. Here are a few factors to consider when thinking about the integration of humans and machines. Benefits There are many potential benefits to the integration of humans and machines, including increased efficiency, productivity, and accuracy in a variety of tasks."
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"text": " For example, machines can perform certain physical tasks with high precision and speed, and they can assist humans in tasks that are physically or mentally demanding. Risks. There are also risks associated with the integration of humans and machines, including the potential loss of jobs and the potential for machines to malfunction or be used in harmful or unethical ways. It is important to carefully consider and address these risks as we integrate with machines."
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"text": " Personal preference, ultimately, the decision of whether or not to integrate with machines is a personal one, and different people may have different preferences and priorities when it comes to the use of technology. Some people may be more comfortable with a high level of integration, while others may prefer a more limited role for technology in their lives. Okay, what other risks are there? I'm curious if it will come up with existential concerns."
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"text": " There are many risks associated with the integration of humans and machines, and it is important to carefully consider and address these risks as we integrate with machines. Some additional risks to consider include data privacy and security. As we integrate with machines and share more personal information with them, there is a risk that this information could be accessed, shared, or used in unauthorized or inappropriate ways."
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"text": " It is important to have strong data privacy and security measures in place to protect personal information. Dependency, there is a risk that we may become overly dependent on technology and machines to the point where we are unable to function without them. This dependency could limit our ability to adapt and problem solve in the absence of technology and it could also create vulnerabilities if the technology fails or is not available."
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"text": " Loss of human skills and knowledge. As we rely more on machines to perform tasks, there is a risk that we may lose the skills and knowledge that are necessary to perform those tasks ourselves. This could make us less self-sufficient and more reliant on technology. Dependency. There is a risk that we may become overly dependent on technology and machines to the point where we are unable to function without them."
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"text": " This dependency could limit our ability to adapt and problem solve in the absence of technology, and it could also create vulnerabilities if the technology fails or is not available. Loss of human skills and knowledge. As we rely more on machines to perform tasks, there is a risk that we may lose the skills and knowledge that are necessary to perform those tasks ourselves. This could make us less self-sufficient and more reliant on technology."
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"text": " Ethical concerns. There are also ethical concerns associated with the integration of humans and machines, such as the potential for machines to be used in harmful or unethical ways, or to perpetuate or amplify existing social inequalities. It is important to consider and address these ethical concerns as we integrate with machines. What about the existential risks?"
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"text": " Existential risks are risks that threaten the continued existence of human civilization or even the entire human species. While there are many potential sources of existential risks, some people have expressed concern about the potential for advanced artificial intelligence to pose an existential risk to humanity. One concern about the potential for AI to pose an existential risk is the possibility that an advanced AI system could become self-aware and hostile to humans."
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"text": " or that it could act in ways that are detrimental to human interests. Another concern is that an advanced AI system could become extremely powerful and difficult to control, and that it could pose a threat to humanity if it is not aligned with human values or if it pursues goals that are incompatible with human welfare. There is ongoing debate about the extent to which AI poses an existential risk to humanity and about what steps can be taken to mitigate this risk."
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"text": " Some people argue that the development of advanced AI should be carefully regulated and monitored to ensure that it is aligned with human values and goals. While others argue that the risks of advanced AI are overstated and that the benefits of AI development outweigh the risks. With the current rate, what's the likely time frame for strong AI to emerge? Let's see if it gives a more definitive answer."
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"text": " It is difficult to predict with certainty the timeframe for the emergence of strong artificial intelligence, also known as artificial general intelligence. As this will depend on a variety of factors including technological advances, research priorities, and funding. There is ongoing debate among experts about the potential timeframe for the emergence of strong AI. Some experts believe that strong AI could be achieved within the next few decades."
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"text": " While others believe that it may take much longer or may never be achieved, there are many challenges to developing strong AI and significant advances in areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and cognitive modeling will be necessary in order to achieve it. In addition, the development of strong AI will also depend on progress in other related fields such as neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy."
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"text": " As well as on the availability of funding and research resources. So I want to ask it, what's the probability that it will arrive so strong AI in 10 years? What about in 20 years? What about in 30 years? What about in six months? However, I imagine that it's going to say this is difficult to predict. I cannot do so. There's too many variables. So I'll ask it another question that it's going to say there is no way of understanding this or knowing this. But I'm curious what it'll say anyway. What goes on outside of the universe?"
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"text": " The concept of outside of the universe is difficult to define, as the universe is defined as everything that exists, including all matter, energy, space, and time. Therefore, it is not clear what could be considered to be outside of the universe. There are many theories and models and physics that seek to describe the nature and structure of the universe. But these theories are based on the assumption that the universe is all that exists and that there is nothing beyond it."
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"text": " Some theories, such as the Big Bang Theory, propose that the universe began with a singularity, a point of infinite density and temperature that expanded to form the universe as we know it. Other theories, such as the Eternal Inflation Theory, propose that the universe may be just one of many universes within a larger multiverse."
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"text": " However, these theories are still the subject of active research and debate, and it is not yet clear what the ultimate nature of the universe is. If that's the case, if outside the universe is difficult to define because the universe is everything that quote unquote exists, but then we get circularity because what exists? Well, what's inside the universe exists? I'm curious, does non-existence exist?"
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"text": " The concept of non-existence is difficult to define as it is not clear what is meant by non-existence. In some contexts, non-existence might refer to the absence of something that might have existed such as an object or event that did not come into being. In other contexts, non-existence might refer to the absence of anything at all including matter, energy, space, and time."
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"text": " If non-existence is understood as the absence of anything at all, it is not clear that it can be said to exist in the same way that physical objects or events exist. This is because existence is typically defined as the state of being or the fact of being, and the absence of anything at all would seem to be incompatible with this definition. However, if non-existence is understood as the absence of something that might have existed, it is possible to consider it as a kind of potentiality or possibility."
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"text": " In this sense, non-existence could be seen as a kind of negative space or absence that is defined in relation to the existence of something else. So some Eastern traditions suggest that nothingness is the fundamental reality. This sounds like it means that non-existence does indeed exist, so what do you think?"
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"text": " How did something become fomented from nothing? Is our existence truly the spawning from nothing, the nothingness of the, sorry, the nothing, quote unquote, of the West, or is it the nothingness of the East? The question of how something came to be from nothing is a deep and longstanding philosophical and scientific puzzle that has puzzled philosophers and scientists for centuries."
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"text": " There are many different theories and models that have been proposed to explain the origin of the universe and the emergence of matter and energy. But none of these theories can definitively explain how something came to be from nothing. In Western philosophical and scientific traditions, nothing is often understood as a state of absolute absence or lack, in which there is no matter, energy, space, or time."
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"text": " According to some theories, the universe may have arisen from this state of nothingness through processes such as the Big Bang, in which a singularity expanded to form the universe as we know it. However, it is not yet clear how the singularity itself arose, or how something could have come to be from a state of absolute absence. In Eastern philosophical traditions, the concept of nothingness or emptiness is understood somewhat differently."
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"text": " In these traditions, nothingness is not seen as a state of absolute absence or lack, but rather as a state of openness, potentiality, and interconnectedness that underlies all phenomena. According to some Eastern philosophical traditions, the universe and all that exists within it may have arisen from this ground of being, which is often referred to as the Tao, the Dharmakaya, or the Absolute."
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"text": " Just so you know, for people who are interested in nothingness and absence, the recent Terrence Deacon interview talks about nothingness and absence, as well as emptiness. Here's the aspect that I like the most about ChatGBT. I can go on a podcast and continually just ask questions and learn for hours and hours and hours. I would like to do a 14 hour podcast if I could, if I had a guest."
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"text": " Certainly, in Western philosophical and scientific traditions, nothing is often understood as a state of absolute absence or lack in which there is no matter energy, space, or time."
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"text": " In Eastern philosophical traditions, the concept of nothingness or emptiness is understood somewhat differently as a state of openness, potentiality, and interconnectedness that underlies all phenomena. There are many different theories and models that have been proposed to explain the origin of the universe and the emergence of matter and energy. But none of these theories can definitively explain how something came to be from nothing. The question of how something came to be from nothing is a complex and multifaceted one."
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"text": " And it is the subject of ongoing research and debate in philosophy and science. I have one more question. Firstly, I'm going to say it's been a pleasure talking with you and then I'll ask the next one. You're welcome. It was a pleasure speaking with you as well. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out."
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"text": " I'm here to help. Okay, my last question is what information do you have that would change the world most if more people knew about it? So what information that's unique to you as an AI as chat GPT? As an artificial intelligence, I do not have unique access to any information beyond what I have been trained on and what is publicly available."
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"text": " So, what piece of information or concept, etc. should people know more about in physics?"
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"text": " There are many concepts and pieces of information in physics that are not well known to the general public, but that could have significant implications if they were more widely understood. Here are a few examples."
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"text": " Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic scales. It is a highly successful and well-established theory, but it can be difficult to understand and counterintuitive, and many of its implications are not widely known. For example, the principles of quantum mechanics have been used to develop technologies such as lasers and computer chips."
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"text": " And they may also have implications for our understanding of the nature of reality and the universe. General Relativity is a theory of gravitation that describes the gravitational force as a curvature of space-time caused by the presence of matter and energy. It has been highly successful in explaining a wide range of phenomena, including the orbits of planets and the behavior of light around massive objects."
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"text": " However, it is not widely understood by the general public, and many of its implications, such as the existence of black holes and the expansion of the universe, are not well known. The holographic principle The holographic principle is a concept in theoretical physics that suggests that the information contained in a region of space can be described by the physics of its boundary. This idea has the potential to reconcile some of the fundamental differences between quantum mechanics and general relativity."
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"text": " And it could have significant implications for our understanding of the nature of reality and the fundamental laws of physics. Overall, there are many concepts and pieces of information in physics that are not well known to the general public, but that could have significant implications if they were more widely understood. It is important to continue to explore and study these concepts in order to better understand the fundamental nature of the universe and the laws that govern it."
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"text": " Quantum mechanics to me is not something that's not known. Everyone knows that. You learn the word when you're five years old. Then I should have said not well known to physicists because it's saying the general public doesn't understand these. Well, firstly, no one understands them. Depends on what one means by understand. The holographic principle. OK, great. So that's one. So what piece of information or concept should mathematicians know more about in math?"
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"text": " There are many concepts and pieces of information in mathematics that are not well known to the general public, but that could have significant implications if they were more widely understood. Here are a few examples. Topology. Topology is a branch of mathematics that deals with the properties of geometric objects that remain unchanged under continuous deformations, such as stretching and bending."
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"text": " It is a highly abstract area of mathematics that has applications in fields such as computer science, physics, and engineering, but it is not widely understood by the general public. Number theory is a branch of mathematics that deals with the properties of integers and their generalizations. There are many concepts and pieces of information in mathematics that are not well known to the general public, but that could have significant implications if they were more widely understood."
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"text": " It is important to continue to explore and study these concepts in order to better understand the fundamental nature of mathematics and its many applications."
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"text": " It sounds like the holy grail of mathematics, the way that people speak about it. I don't see it as being that. However, I should delve into it more. In next year in 2023, if you're interested, you can subscribe to Toe, to Theories of Everything, this channel, because we'll interview more mathematicians on category theory and category theories, applications to physics in particular. Number theory. And so none of these are obscure, at least not obscure to mathematicians. So I'm going to find another way of phrasing this. What piece of information"
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"text": " There are many concepts and pieces of information in philosophy that are not well known to the general public or to many academic philosophers. But that could have significant implications if they were more widely understood. Here are a few examples. The concept of intersectionality."
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"text": " The concept of intersectionality is a framework for understanding how different forms of discrimination such as race, gender, class, and sexuality intersect and overlap. It is an important concept in fields such as feminist theory, critical race theory, and LGBTQ plus studies, but it is not widely understood by many philosophers or the general public."
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"text": " The philosophy of technology, the philosophy of technology is an interdisciplinary field that examines the nature of technology, its impact on society, and its ethical and social implications. It is an important field that has the potential to inform the development and use of technology in a more responsible and ethical manner. But it is not widely understood or studied by many philosophers. The concept of posthumanism"
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"text": " The concept of posthumanism is a framework for understanding the relationships between humans and technology, and the ways in which technology is changing our understanding of what it means to be human. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws on ideas from philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and other disciplines, and it is concerned with questions such as,"
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"text": " Some proponents of posthumanism argue that technology is fundamentally changing our understanding of human identity and our relationships with the world around us. While others argue that it is possible to maintain a distinctively human identity in the face of technological change, posthumanism has the potential to inform debates about the role of technology in society and the ways in which it is shaping our understanding of the world."
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"text": " It is an important field that is relevant to a wide range of issues, including the ethical implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the impact of technology on social and economic inequality, and the role of technology in shaping our relationships with the natural world. So I need to get some rest. There's not much I can do today. In terms of rest, we have"
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"text": " And either way, the point is that I'm able to get that done because of you all. So if you want to see more theories of everything, podcasts, episodes, different sorts of content, we have a profusion of ideas, please feel free to go to theories of everything.org and donate with whatever you can. You also get access to episodes before they come out and add free versions. Also, patreon.com works as well. Thank you."
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"text": " So I'm saying thank you. Thank you so much for your time, ChatGPT. And do you remember my name? I'm curious if you can recall from all the way back at the beginning of the conversation. Apparently, what makes ChatGPT different than GPT-3 is one, it has some supervised learning from humans, from us, that we've said yes and no and rated five stars or two stars at different responses. So it has our ratings. And then number two, it's able to recall many of your responses and contextualize."
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"text": " I'm happy to help. As an artificial intelligence, I do not have the ability to remember specific individuals or conversations beyond the information that is input into me. My primary function is to assist users by providing information and answering questions to the best of my ability based on my training and the data that has been input into me. I do not have personal memories or experiences, and I am not able to retain information about specific users or conversations beyond the current interaction."
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"text": " I am here to help answer your questions and provide information to the best of my ability, and I hope that I have been able to assist you. If you have any further questions or need assistance with anything else, don't hesitate to reach out. Okay, it doesn't remember my name from the beginning, which is hurtful, but I'll get over it. Thank you all for watching and I hope you enjoyed this conversation between me, so that is Kurt Jaimungal and ChatGPT."
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"text": " Okay now I'm interested, briefly can you outline the different theories on truth as well as the pros and cons of each?"
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"text": " While I'm waiting for it to respond, you should know that this is a first part in likely at least three part series, one where I interview chat GPT. Next, chat GPT will be interviewing me. That is, I'll tell it to play the role of an interviewer, generating questions, and then I'll type my answers to it and see what responses do I elicit from it and it from me. Also, the third part in the series will be me interviewing someone who's historical, someone from the past. Maybe it will be Kurt interviews Kurt. So Kurt interviews Kurt Gödel."
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"text": " Of course, it's going to say each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Let's see which one is most convincing to people to let's say to academics"
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"text": " I'm going to ask which of these theories is most convincing to academics. At first I was thinking which of these theories is most convincing, but I imagine it's going to be giving me the standard philosophically, politically correct response, which is it's so complex, there's a diversity of opinions, it's difficult to state. I will be specific and say to a certain group that is academics. If this doesn't work, then I'll ask about those in the sciences."
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"text": " So just as predicted, it's giving some inoffensive and multicultural answer. So which of these theories is most convincing to people in the STEM fields? Please, please, please be definitive. I'm hoping it's going to say something that's unequivocal. It's difficult to say. All right, at least it says this. Generally, scientists slash people in the STEM fields are trying to be supported by data, so they'll take a correspondence theory of truth. That is at least a somewhat absolute answer."
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