The Theory of Anything

Episode 74: The Problem of Open-Endedness

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What is the “problem of open-endedness”? Bruce explores how what might sound like an esoteric machine-learning issue may actually be interwoven with our deepest theories on evolution, human consciousness, and knowledge creation.


Also included: Bruce's guide to how NOT to argue with a Creationist.


References:

  • Kenneth Stanley's article: "Open-endedness: The last grand challenge you’ve never heard of"
  • The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch
  • Probably Approximately Correct: Nature's Algorithms for Learning and Prospering in a Complex World by Leslie Valiant
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