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The Limitations of Simulating the Universe on a Computer
58:57 - 1:05:28 (06:30)
Simulating the universe on a computer would require an absurd amount of computation, especially for complex calculations. The nature of physics and the existence of planning and emotional systems within a simulation further complicate the process.
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The idea of simulating the universe on a computer is absurd as every single calculation would require all the computation in the universe to figure out.
58:57 - 1:02:36 (03:39)
Summary
The idea of simulating the universe on a computer is absurd as every single calculation would require all the computation in the universe to figure out. Additionally, the complexity of an emotional system, which a simulation would need, is not easily replicable in a computer.
ChapterThe Limitations of Simulating the Universe on a Computer
EpisodeJim Keller: Moore’s Law, Microprocessors, Abstractions, and First Principles
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the guest discusses the potential for exponential growth in technology due to stacking S curves and the continued progression of Moore's law, and shares his thoughts on Ray Kurzweil's belief that technological improvement will continue indefinitely.
1:02:37 - 1:04:09 (01:32)
Summary
In this episode, the guest discusses the potential for exponential growth in technology due to stacking S curves and the continued progression of Moore's law, and shares his thoughts on Ray Kurzweil's belief that technological improvement will continue indefinitely.
ChapterThe Limitations of Simulating the Universe on a Computer
EpisodeJim Keller: Moore’s Law, Microprocessors, Abstractions, and First Principles
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
As transistors get smaller, the ripple effects of this are immeasurable.
1:04:10 - 1:05:28 (01:17)
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As transistors get smaller, the ripple effects of this are immeasurable. The vast majority of computer costs are in the equipment to build them; once that's been established, the trend is zero cost.