
Scott Aaronson's Interviews
My guest today is Scott Aaronson, a theoretical computer scientist, OG blogger, and quantum computing maestro. Scott has so many achievements and credentials that listing them here would take longer than recording the episode. Here's a select few: Self-taught programmer at age 11, Cornell computer science student at 15
The Universe Is Simulated. Now What? | David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson (Part 3/3)
In this Mindfest 2024 panel, David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson discuss the philosophical implications of the simulation hypothesis, debating whether our reality could be a simulation and examining various perspectives. The conversation also touches on the future of consciousness research and the role of technology in s
OpenAI INSIDER On Future Scenarios | Scott Aaronson
Scott Aaronson delivers a lecture at MindFest, hosted by FAU's Center for the Future Mind, exploring quantum computation and its philosophical implications. The talk is part of a broader effort to map diverse perspectives on the future of mind and technology.SPONSORS:- Omega Media: https://www.omegamedia.io- Patreon: h
Scott Aaronson: From Quantum Computing to AI Safety
Scott Aaronson is one of the deepest mathematical intellects I have known since, say Ed Witten—the only physicist to have won the prestigious Fields Medal in Mathematics. While Ed is a string theorist, Scott decided to devote his mathematical efforts to the field of computer science, and as a theoretical computer scien
Scott Aaronson: The Greatest Unsolved Problem in Math
In this episode Curt Jaimungal talks with computer scientist Scott Aaronson about the frontiers of quantum computing, computational complexity, and the deep philosophical questions surrounding AI, consciousness, and free will. The conversation weaves through topics such as Turing universality, the no‑cloning theorem, s
#143 Scott Aaronson: Revealing the Truth About Quantum Computing
This episode is sponsored by Crusoe. Crusoe Cloud is a scalable, clean, high-performance cloud, optimized for AI and HPC workloads, and powered by wasted, stranded or clean energy. Crusoe offers virtualized compute and storage solutions for a range of applications - including generative AI, computational biology, and r
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