"Once you acknowledge that human brains are basically made of atoms and acknowledge that atoms are governed by simple laws of physics, then there is no reasoning principle why computers couldn't do anything that people are doing, and we don't really see any evidence that this is not the case."
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Jaan Tallinn, born on February 14, 1972, in Tallinn, Estonia, is a renowned computer scientist and entrepreneur known for co-founding Skype and Kazaa, which revolutionized communication and file sharing in the digital age. With a background in theoretical physics and a passion for artificial intelligence, Tallinn has also become a prominent figure in discussions surrounding existential risks and the future of humanity. His contributions have left an indelible mark on technology, making him a pivotal figure in shaping modern internet culture.
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"Once computers can program, they basically take over technological progress because already, today, the majority of technological progress is run by software, by programming."
Jaan Tallinn
"In my view, the fact that computers caught up to humans and completely dominate humans in chess and some other domains already, that says there's evidence that, yes, in principle, they can be better programmers than humans."
Jaan Tallinn"I used to have the very standard worldview. I can easily identify with people who see computers getting faster and smarter, and technology getting more and more beneficial, without seeing the other side."
Jaan Tallinn