In the context of designing software, we program a chain of explicit commands on how we want it to interact with the universe. What if instead of executing on commands, the software could make its own decisions? If it could learn from new inputs and continuously evolve on its own?
We are now at the edge of technology where this is possible. This is the era of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
In this talk, we will discuss how designing a mind, or artificial intelligence, parallels parenting a child. From birth to growth to maturation, what do we need to prepare for? And, what could we possibly learn about ourselves as parents?
