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Max Tegmark

What we can’t ignore in the AI revolution

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About this episode | summarized by Sana Agents

Physicist and MIT professor Max Tegmark joins Joel Hellermark for a wide-ranging exploration of AI, consciousness, and the future of humanity. Tegmark reflects on his lifelong fascination with big questions, drawing parallels between cosmology and intelligence research. He shares why current models like transformers are likely just a first step, predicts future breakthroughs by combining neural and symbolic reasoning, and discusses how AI can accelerate science and education. Tegmark highlights the need for robust safety standards, the importance of keeping humans at the center, and the potential for AI to help solve humanity’s greatest challenges—if we prepare wisely and act with care.

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Transcript disclaimer: may contain unintentionally inaccurate or amusing errors thanks to AI.

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