It's Just-isms

In this conversation, Alex and Shimon discuss various topics related to AI and its impact on society. They explore the concept of 'justisms' in AI, where people downplay advancements by saying it's 'just' a certain capability. They also discuss the level of artificial intelligence that would be considered 'actual intelligence' and the challenges of defining intelligence on a linear scale. The conversation delves into tokenization and predicting the next token as a measure of intelligence, as well as the perception of time and power law. They speculate on the future of work in a world with advanced AI and the potential shift towards jobs that require empathy and human touch. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the value of accomplishment and the need for new paradigms in a society where basic needs are met by AI. The conversation explores the potential for advancing humanity on Earth through technological advancements, such as AGI and incremental improvements. It discusses the rapid pace of technological change and the uncertainty it brings. The goal of achieving universal basic needs and the changing path of careers are also examined. The conversation delves into the requirements for technological breakthroughs and the potential of AI and replicas. It concludes by addressing the impact of technology on society and the challenge of maintaining emotional connection.Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show