Jim Keller: The Future of Computing, AI, Life, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #162
Overview
Lex Fridman interviews chip architect Jim Keller about the future of computing, AI, life and consciousness. Topics include CPU design, branch prediction and why imperfect designs often win.
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Recommended as a stellar long-form interview with someone both very smart and wise, mined for CPU design insights.
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Video by Lex Fridman, played through YouTube.
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