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The human brain, despite its complexity, has significantly less storage capacity than even a basic smartphone.

AI will eclipse human abilities not only in memory and processing power but also in performing critical thinking tasks.

Nevertheless, the uniqueness of human experiences, both individual and collective, and the depth of our creativity remains unparalleled. While the swift advancement of superintelligent AI does pose existential risks, I remain hopeful that we can incentivize this technology to enhance and complement our lives.

It could unlock greater creativity, provide more opportunities, and free up time for exploration— of our world, ideas, and our inner resources.

dario 2y ago

> The human brain, despite its complexity, has significantly less storage capacity than even a basic smartphone.

Although I agree with the posts conclusion, it’s practically impossible to measure this.

How could one design an experiment to measure the total storage capacity of the human brain?

Every word, expression, love, lesson, movement, dream, memory and fear… and to process it all at times in an instant, and at times to discover or create, is still the hallmark of the universe

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mcshane 2y ago

Raw data storage and retrieval without error. we can't even begin to compete with a simple computer.

dario 2y ago

If the “competition” is to be most-computer like, then yes… computers “win.”

But my point is it’s nearly impossible to measure data storage of the human brain. An unfathomable amount of variables to consider in an experiment.

And would depend on what metrics you’re suggesting are the right ones to measure to have a fair comparison on which operating system is “better.”

Ie, one that can recall the entire Bible verbatim? Or one that can understand a metaphor or a joke?

Either way, excited at the synergies.