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Thought Experiments and Philosophical Problems in Tech

Thought Experiments and Philosophical Problems in Tech

TechStuff

March 20, 202348m 9s

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Show Notes

From a pair of generals paralyzed by bad communication to a trolley hurtling out of control, we look at some classic thought experiments and how they pertain to technology. Plus, are we living in a simulation?

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Topics

philosophythought experimentgame theoryprisoner's dilemmatwo generals' problemdining philosophersTuring testChinese roomAIartificial intelligencestrong AIartificial brainartificial mindBraitenbergroboticscyberneticssimulationMatrix