Season 1 · Episode 79
Episode 79: Perspiration vs Inspiration
The Theory of Anything · Bruce Nielson and Peter Johansen
February 26, 20241h 31m
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Show Notes
Is human creativity algorithmic? What is the difference between an Inspiration and a perspiration algorithm? Can mechanical processes ever create knowledge? What is the relationship between creativity and explanation? If we had the 'inspiration' algorithm today, would it use perspiration? Here Bruce continues his exploration of these issues and more.