TECH009: Data Centers in Space, AI Education, Haptic Touch Robotics and More w/ Seb Bunney
TECH009: Data Centers in Space, AI Education, Haptic Touch Robotics and More w/ Seb Bunney
TECH009: Data Centers in Space, AI Education, Haptic Touch Robotics and More w/ Seb Bunney
In this forward-looking conversation, Preston and Seb dive into the transformative power of AI across some of humanity’s most critical domains—health, space, education, and perception itself. They navigate through cutting-edge innovations while questioning the ethical, societal, and existential implications of rapid technological advancement.
The podcast explores how AI is revolutionizing personalized healthcare by interpreting genetic data to customize supplements and treatments, though privacy concerns remain paramount. Google's ambitious space-based data centers could unlock vast computing potential using orbital solar energy, but technical hurdles like latency and space debris pose serious risks. In education, AI tools like 'Learn Your Way' adapt learning in real time, improving retention, yet the irreplaceable role of human connection in classrooms persists. The discussion turns to AI regulation, warning against centralized control influenced by big tech, while also examining how AI detects patterns through information theory—mirroring human cognitive biases. Haptic technology now enables remote touch feedback, crucial for VR and robotics, though cost limits widespread use. As AI generates persistent, lifelike simulations, the line between reality and digital illusion blurs, raising philosophical questions about truth, identity, and society’s future in an age of synthetic experiences.
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AI can identify MTHFR gene mutation and recommend B12 supplementation for better health
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Project Suncatcher will test AI hardware in satellites by 2027
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Early tests show an 11% increase in recall rates with AI tutors
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LLMs should be treated as simulators, not intelligent entities, to get better answers.
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Titans can ingest 10 million tokens with 70% accuracy using a surprise signal to store important data.
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Haptic patches can simulate touch over distance using pressure and vibrations.
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Haptic feedback is a major hurdle in robotics, with current sensors too costly for mass adoption
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AI can simulate environments with memory recall, potentially confusing younger generations about reality
