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Laplace's Demon, AGI and the Scientific Method

Laplace's Demon, AGI and the Scientific Method

A post about determinism, AI and the scientific method

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Sep 29, 2024
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Laplace's Demon, AGI and the Scientific Method
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In 1814, Laplace described an entity that could calculate any future event if it knew the precise location and speed of every atom in the Universe, based on the principle of cause and effect.

This will be known as Laplace's Demon.

Representation of Laplace’s Demon by Grok.

At that time, scientists believed they could solve all the mysteries of the Univer…

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