From Sims to Sapiens: Crafting Reality with Code

2023-11-06 · 39 min · episode 749 · 18 entities

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Link in episode "From Sims to Sapiens: Crafting Reality with Code": https://twitter.com/martin_casado
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Link in episode "From Sims to Sapiens: Crafting Reality with Code": https://twitter.com/joon_s_pk
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Link in episode "From Sims to Sapiens: Crafting Reality with Code": https://convex.dev/ai-town

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mentioned Martin Casado person

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Link in episode "From Sims to Sapiens: Crafting Reality with Code": https://twitter.com/martin_casado
mentioned Joon S Pk person

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Link in episode "From Sims to Sapiens: Crafting Reality with Code": https://twitter.com/joon_s_pk
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Link in episode "From Sims to Sapiens: Crafting Reality with Code": https://twitter.com/martin_casado
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Link in episode "From Sims to Sapiens: Crafting Reality with Code": https://twitter.com/joon_s_pk
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Link in episode "From Sims to Sapiens: Crafting Reality with Code": https://convex.dev/ai-town
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Link in episode "From Sims to Sapiens: Crafting Reality with Code": https://convex.dev/ai-town

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Is it possible to construct a virtual society that authentically replicates human behavior? AI Town, a virtual town experiment where AI residents live, interact, and engage, provides valuable insights into the future of AI's believability and its interaction with humanity. In this panel discussion, Joon Park, the author of 'Generative Agents: Interactive Simulacra of Human Behavior,' and Martin Casado from a16z, discuss the influence and potential of Generative Agents, exploring their practical applications in the real world. Topics Covered 00:00 - Simulating human behaviors 04:49 - What are generative agents? 07:47 - Simulations, new technology, and LLMs 11:45 - The architecture behind simulating human behavior 16:37 - Generative agents interactions: observing, planning, and reflecting 20:22 - What is the value in advancing generative agents? 24:01 - Use cases for simulation behavior technology 29:31 - What are the ethical frameworks? 33:12 - Q&A from the audience Resources: Find AI Town: https://www.convex.dev/ai-town Read the paper ‘Generative Agents: Interactive Simulacra of Human Behavior’: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2304.03442.pdf Find Joon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joon_s_pk Find Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/martin_casado Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithio Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated: Find a16z on YouTube: YouTube Find a16z on X Find a16z on LinkedIn Listen to the a16z Show on Spotify Listen to the a16z Show on Apple Podcasts Follow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.