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The Gradient: Perspectives on AI

Daniel Bashir
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Large Language Models
Language Models
Cognitive Science
Reliability In AI
Explainability and Transparency In AI
Consciousness
Journalism
Generative AI
Knowledge-Level Learning
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Cognitive Neuroscience
Human Cognition
Free Will
DARPA
AI Forward Initiative
AI Safety
Robotics
Propositional Attitudes

Deeply researched, technical interviews with experts thinking about AI and technology. thegradientpub.substack.com

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Episode 141

I spoke with Professor Philip Goff about:

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* How panpsychism helps explain consciousness and the hybrid cosmopsychist view

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* Language and the world

* World models

* How he’s developed as a scientist

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Daniel Bashir
Host of in-depth interviews focused on AI and technology. His approach facilitates insightful discussions with a diverse range of experts, connecting technical knowledge to broader societal impacts.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 155 ratings
  • The best AI podcast

    There is so much alpha in this podcast which is wall-to-wall underrated ml intel

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    howthebodyworks
    Australia10 months ago
  • Amazing!

    Best podcast about AI

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lightSpeed226
    United States2 years ago
  • Detailed but mostly accessible to intelligent pay people. I've listened to 3 episodes so far and they've each left me with a lot to take away. I'm an ML engineer, so this is my field but I think I wouldn't been interested in this before I started on ML.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    CiaranHaines
    2 years ago
  • Excellent content and host

    This is a must listen podcast for those interested in the many facets and developments of AI and technology that uses it. The host is very knowledgeable and asks insightful, well thought out questions and stays on topic with the guests. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jroell
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent AI Podcast

    There are plenty of podcasts focused on the topic of AI and this is my favorite one so far. Daniel Bashir does a nice job of keeping the conversation moving and the guests are always very engaged. I do not have a technical background and I find that the parts of the discussion that are deeply technical are still understandable and balanced with less technical topics. I highly recommend this show to anyone trying to keep up on the latest in AI developments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johnwright18
    United States2 years ago

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Philip Goff: Panpsychism as a Theory of Consciousness
Q: How do you experience these debates?
I think it forces you both to refine your arguments, but there's also a sense in which I feel you're kind of going in circles.
Some Changes at The Gradient
Q: Among the few dozen interviews you did, do you have a favorite?
Andrey mentions his favorites include an interview with Yann LeCun and conversations with AI artist Helena Saren and several professors from robotics.
Benjamin Breen: The Intersecting Histories of Psychedelics and AI Research
Q: What drew you to study history?
I study history to answer some of the most interesting questions about humanity and to understand significant changes over the last thousand years that have shaped our present.
Eric Jang: AI is Good For You
Q: What do successful and unsuccessful versions of your future with AGI look like to you?
Successful AGI leads to a world of abundance where everyone lives comfortably and social health improves. Negative outcomes could involve increased inequality and exploitation of technology to harm others.
Russ Maschmeyer: Spatial Commerce and AI in Retail
Q: What excites you about the future of personalized commerce?
He emphasizes that AI will enhance how merchants can personalize experiences for consumers, allowing for smarter recommendations and tailored shopping.

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