Gödel, Escher, Bach author Doug Hofstadter on the state of AI today

Click here to hear this video without annoying background music: “ *Douglas Hofstadter*, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Gödel, Escher, Bach, reflects on how he got interested in the mind and consciousness, how he came to write Gödel, Escher, Bach, and why he is terrified by the current state of AI. *CHAPTERS* 0:00 Introduction 1:30 How did you first get interested in AI? 5:01 Tell us more about recursion & self-reflection 10:03 How did GEB come to life? 21:21 Which ideas from GEB are most relevant today? 29:23 What about AI terrifies you? 34:35 How have LLMs impacted your view of how human creativity works? 37:14 Is there something analogous in history that terrified people? 38:20 What brings you joy these days? READ “GÖDEL, ESCHER, BACH“ ——————————— 📚 ABOUT OUR CHANNEL📚 We deconstruct breakout games & apps to help you innovate smarter and find product/market fit. Hosted by Amy Jo Kim - Game Designer & Startup Coach - prev. Rock Band, The Sims, Covet Fashion Happify, Netflix. Check out our channel here: 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe! 🔔 LEARN MORE ABOUT GAME THINKING Check out our rapid innovation programs for product leaders.👍 Join our free online community 📣 and get in on exclusive free events at Read our Game Thinking book 📘 at FIND US AT 👇 GET IN TOUCH 👍 support@ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL 📱 Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! Game Thinking TV