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Lex Fridman Podcast

Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond. Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.

Transcribed podcasts: 441
Time transcribed: 44d 9h 33m 5s

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Title:

A Conversation with Noam Chomsky on Language, Cognition, and Mortality

Summary:

In this insightful dialogue, Noam Chomsky shares profound reflections on the nature of language, its structure, and its relation to human cognition. He explores the limitations of deep learning and neural networks in understanding language, and addresses philosophical questions about human nature, morality, and the meaning of existence. Chomsky illustrates how our genetic endowment shapes our cognitive abilities, discusses the historical context of scientific thought, and emphasizes the importance of human activity in creating meaning in life

Tags:

['[Noam Chomsky', 'Linguistics', 'Cognitive Science', 'Deep Learning', 'Philosophy', 'Human Nature', 'Artificial Intelligence]']