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#6: Why Computers May Outsmart Us, but Might Never Replace Us - Sam Myers


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The guys are joined by RIT Computer Engineering alum Sam Myers to talk about the differences between quantum and conventional computing, the ways that advanced computational systems may be able to coexist with us and each other, and the viability of these technologies replicating the human brain.

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All episodes are split up into chapters for your listening convenience.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:09 - Who is Sam Myers?

00:02:15 - Basics of quantum computing

00:12:13 - Encryption

00:16:27 - Physical topology of quantum machines

00:24:16 - Quantum safe encryption

00:30:35 - Uses of quantum computing

00:37:46 - Reinforcement learning and LLMs

00:53:40 - The right tool for the job

00:56:17 - Can AI replicate our brains?

01:04:48 - Are humans okay with artificial creativity?

01:19:02 - Simulating AI evolution

01:35:32 - How unique are human brains?

Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wesley Chang⁠

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