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While this approach might seem dated and strange, at some point something will begin to approach the ability to do general learning like a human. I just wonder how long we have to wait.


Eternity? If all we do is waiting...

Almost nobody is really working on AGI and this is the main issue. A notable counter example is the recent reconversion of John Carmack.


What if general learning is uncomputable?


General learning is uncomputable, it's called Solomonoff induction. You don't need general learning, you need something at least as powerful as the mess in a human brain.


Can you provide some references on "General learning is uncomputable"? Thanks.



What if the mess in the human brain is powered by an uncomputable transcendent mind?


first read this as "uncomputable translucent mind" and I loved the imagery




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