Ep. 380: ChatGPT is Not Alive!

Ep. 380: ChatGPT is Not Alive!

There has been a lot of loose talk online recently about the capabilities of existing AI tools. In this episode, Cal reacts to a specific recent clip from the Joe Rogan podcast in which the guest argues that language models are like a child’s brain, and may already be conscious. Cal puts on his (always stylish) computer scientist had to explain why this cannot be true. He then answers listener questions and reacts to feedback on his recent episode about using a notebook to enhance long thinking.

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo

Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia

Deep Dive: ChatGPT is Not Alive [0:04]

  • Are there other forms of dangerous AI other than LLMs? [49:03]
  • What are the immediate concerns of AI? [53:24]
  • Will AI be smart enough to evolve to not destroy itself? [55:47]
  • Does James Somers make a valid argument in his recent New Yorker article that the AI can think? [1:01:49]
  • How can I build career capital if I’m forced to integrate AI into my workflow? [1:04:52]

CASE STUDY: A Workplace Productivity System [1:06:31]

CAL READS THE COMMENTS: Regaining Your Ability to Think (in 60 Minutes a Week) [1:10:48]

Links:

Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow
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