EPISODE · Oct 23, 2024 · 1H 44M
#6: Why Computers May Outsmart Us, but Might Never Replace Us - Sam Myers
from Beyond ME · host Ben, Liam, and Finian
The guys are joined by RIT Computer Engineering alum Sam Myers to talk about the differences between quantum and conventional computing, the ways that advanced computational systems may be able to coexist with us and each other, and the viability of these technologies replicating the human brain.Follow us on Instagram!Please direct questions, suggestions, and business inquiries to [email protected] episodes are split up into chapters for your listening convenience.00:00:00 - Intro00:01:09 - Who is Sam Myers?00:02:15 - Basics of quantum computing00:12:13 - Encryption00:16:27 - Physical topology of quantum machines00:24:16 - Quantum safe encryption00:30:35 - Uses of quantum computing00:37:46 - Reinforcement learning and LLMs00:53:40 - The right tool for the job00:56:17 - Can AI replicate our brains?01:04:48 - Are humans okay with artificial creativity?01:19:02 - Simulating AI evolution01:35:32 - How unique are human brains?Music by Wesley Chang
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The guys are joined by RIT Computer Engineering alum Sam Myers to talk about the differences between quantum and conventional computing, the ways that advanced computational systems may be able to coexist with us and each other, and the viability of these technologies replicating the human brain.Follow us on Instagram!Please direct questions, suggestions, and business inquiries to [email protected] episodes are split up into chapters for your listening convenience.00:00:00 - Intro00:01:09 - Who is Sam Myers?00:02:15 - Basics of quantum computing00:12:13 - Encryption00:16:27 - Physical topology of quantum machines00:24:16 - Quantum safe encryption00:30:35 - Uses of quantum computing00:37:46 - Reinforcement learning and LLMs00:53:40 - The right tool for the job00:56:17 - Can AI replicate our brains?01:04:48 - Are humans okay with artificial creativity?01:19:02 - Simulating AI evolution01:35:32 - How unique are human brains?Music by Wesley Chang
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