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Santa Fe Institute

From Proof of Work to Proof of Theorems - Bayesian Revolution and Computational Complexity

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Watch a thought-provoking lecture exploring how the Bayesian Revolution has transformed cognitive science and its connection to AI advancements. Delve into Simon DeDeo's analysis from Carnegie Mellon University and the Santa Fe Institute as he examines the framework of evidence gathering under uncertainty. Discover the challenges in accounting for mental load during belief changes and explore recent progress in unifying these concepts through computational complexity, cryptography, and formal theorem proving. The presentation bridges crucial gaps in our understanding of how experiences shape beliefs while highlighting the limitations of current frameworks. Gain insights into novel conjectures and foundational results that aim to provide a more comprehensive understanding of cognitive processes and their mathematical representations.

Syllabus

From Proof of Work to Proof of Theorems

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Santa Fe Institute

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