Category Archives: Artificial intelligence

Discussion and review of Shadows of the Mind by Roger Penrose

Posted on January 23, 2019 by P A Knott

Humankind has a fantastically deep and complex understanding of many of the scientific and philosophical puzzles that have baffled our ancestors. We understand the inner workings of the sun, and what lives in the most remote places on Earth; we … Continue reading →

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Using a genetic algorithm to design quantum experiments

Posted on August 8, 2018 by P A Knott

How can we design experiments in quantum physics? Generally, the strategy involves using the vast knowledge amassed by quantum physics researchers and combining this with our intuitions and our creativity. This method has been fantastically successful over the years and … Continue reading →

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Will artificial intelligence take over the world?

Posted on June 21, 2018 by P A Knott

In recent years, there has been increasing concern that sometime in the future a super-intelligent AI will rise up, take over the world, and destroy all humanity. Is this a real concern? Or is it over-hyped science fiction, with no … Continue reading →

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