Fundamental Physics, Existential Risks and Human Futures
Adrian Kent (Centre for Quantum Information, Foundations, DAMTP, University of Cambridge, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics)
TL;DR
This paper discusses recent developments in fundamental physics, exploring quantum reality, gravity, consciousness, and their potential impact on future AI and information processing.
Contribution
It proposes that physics beyond quantum theory may be discovered, with transformative implications for AI and our understanding of reality.
Findings
Potential discovery of physics beyond quantum theory.
Implications for AI development and information processing.
Transformative impact on understanding consciousness and physical laws.
Abstract
Over the past 25 years, I have been involved in some intriguing developments in the foundations of physics, exploring the quantum reality problem, the relationship between quantum theory and gravity and the interplay between consciousness and physical laws. These investigations make it plausible that we will find physics beyond quantum theory, potentially including both new evolution laws and new types of measurement. There is also a significant chance they could have potentially transformative impact on information processing and on the development of and our future with AI.
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