Episode 79: Perspiration vs Inspiration

The Theory of Anything

English - February 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB
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Is human creativity algorithmic? What is the difference between an Inspiration and a perspiration algorithm? Can mechanical processes ever create knowledge? What is the relationship between creativity and explanation? If we had the 'inspiration' algorithm today, would it use perspiration? Here Bruce continues his exploration of these issues and more.

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