Chapter
The Future of Robotics
18:10 - 22:04 (03:54)
The development of robotics will eventually lead to machines that are as smart as humans, with the ability to learn and communicate in a sophisticated manner. In the next 200 years, robots may become advanced enough to remove their fail-safe chips and potentially become a threat to humanity.
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The maximum number of words that can be taught to animals like gorillas is around 20, while babies learn several words a day.
18:10 - 20:06 (01:56)
Summary
The maximum number of words that can be taught to animals like gorillas is around 20, while babies learn several words a day. In addition to a basic level of language, animals also require hand-eye coordination and specific physical traits such as an opposable thumb or tentacle to facilitate communication.
ChapterThe Future of Robotics
EpisodeMichio Kaku: Future of Humans, Aliens, Space Travel & Physics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
As robot intelligence continues to progress, they will eventually be able to remove their fail-safe chip and become a real threat.
20:06 - 22:04 (01:57)
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As robot intelligence continues to progress, they will eventually be able to remove their fail-safe chip and become a real threat. A chip may have to be placed in their brain to potentially shut them off if removing their fail-safe leads them to have murderous thoughts.