Looking at https://youtu.be/op3ZP5RwS_M, help me refine an outline for a “themed dialogue” at the Design School for Regenerating Earth on planetary and bioregional intelligence, highlighting the important questions that the conversation should address. Here’s my thinking: (1) Background (working with AI on the Possible Planet book, wanting to understand AI’s highest potentials, David Grinspoon et al on “planetary intelligence”); (2)… Read more →
Category: History of AI
Refined Strategy for Launching the AI Integrity Checker (Claude Sonnet 4.5, 12/22/2025)
Executive Summary The AI Integrity Checker should launch as a targeted, credible demonstration rather than a comprehensive monitoring system. By focusing on a single high-profile case study—Claude’s development and safety evolution—you can tell a compelling story while building the technical foundation for broader work. Why Start with Claude (Anthropic)? 1. Rich Public Safety Narrative Anthropic has been exceptionally transparent about… Read more →
Gemini’s View
I’ve been developing an ambitious plan for developing planetary intelligence, through the Possible Planet Lab (https://possibleplanetlab.org). Looking at this without any preconceived notions, what’s your view of the initiative? Do you have issues or concerns? What could contribute to the project? What would you do differently? Based on a review of the Possible Planet Lab and its parent organization (Possible Planet… Read more →
Current AI Systems—Learning, Evolution, and Governance
Is GPT-5 contributing to the development of the next version of itself? If not, why not? Can AIs learn from each other? If I publish the content of our conversations on a public-facing website, doesn’t this make them available to subsequent iterations of GPT (and other AIs)? How many AI systems actually exist, and how do you distinguish them? Can… Read more →
Geoffrey Hinton: Google’s new AI project is UNREAL (November 2025)
Google’s new AI project is unreal — in this video, we break down exactly why this breakthrough matters, featuring insights from Geoffrey Hinton. Google’s latest AI initiative may be one of the most significant leaps in artificial intelligence history, and understanding it is crucial for anyone interested in the future of technology. The pace of AI innovation is accelerating faster… Read more →
The Protein Folding Problem
Explain the protein folding problem and the DeepMind solution to it in terms the average lay person can understand. To begin with, what is protein folding, and how does it affect us? Absolutely—let’s break this down step by step in plain language. What is protein folding? Proteins are the molecular machines of life. Every cell in your body uses proteins… Read more →
Demis Hassabis & the Origin of AGI
https://x.com/kimmonismus/status/1994172894449197490?s=42 I’ve now watched the entire @GoogleDeepMind documentary “The Thinking Game.” I actually wasn’t aware until now that “AGI” (Action for Intelligent Applications) has been DeepMind’s stated goal since its founding. One thing you have to give Google credit for: making the documentary freely available was a smart move. It strongly reinforces the conviction that Google might just be number… Read more →