Hinton tells Kurzweil to 'grow up' over immortality, despite admitting lifespans could extend
VraserX · x · 2026-10-26
Geoffrey Hinton told Ray Kurzweil to "grow up" for wanting to live forever — an ironic jab, since Hinton himself has admitted AI could radically extend human lifespans. The post questions why pushing longevity further is suddenly childish when humanity has fought death throughout history. A notable spat between two iconic AI figures on immortality.
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