Beyond Silicon: The Existential Limits of Artificial Intelligence
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In this thought-provoking 6-minute episode, hosts Alex and Ben dive deep into a groundbreaking report titled "Contingent Intelligence" that challenges the fundamental assumptions behind the race to build Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Rather than simply needing bigger computers and more data, the report argues that human intelligence is fundamentally impossible to replicate artificially.
Key Discussion Topics π§ The Three Pillars of "Contingent Intelligence"1. Embodiment β We Think With Our Bodies
2. Phenomenal Consciousness β The Inner Life
3. Finitude and Mortality β The Weight of Limited Time
π€ Why AGI Will Always Fall ShortThe Plastic Tree Analogy
Current AI Limitations Explained
π‘ The Path Forward: Collaborative IntelligenceThis episode offers a refreshing counter-narrative to the typical AI hype, grounding the discussion in deep philosophical questions about consciousness, embodiment, and what it truly means to be human in an age of artificial intelligence.
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