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Professor of Physics at MIT
Max Tegmark is a Professor of Physics at MIT since 2004, affiliated with IAIFI and Kavli Institute. He co-founded the Future of Life Institute with Anthony Aguirre and several unnamed colleagues. Tegmark is known for his Mathematical Universe Hypothesis, and his work on AI safety, publishing over 300 papers, including the New York Times bestsellers *Life 3.0* and *Our Mathematical Universe*.
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Mixed reception
Tegmark's MUH is philosophically distinct from the simulation hypothesis because it posits the universe is a mathematical structure requiring no external author or substrate, unlike the simulation hypothesis which implies an authored reality
Source: parapsychologist agent in the research summary
Quick Facts
Born
July 1, 1967 · Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality
Swedish-American
Current Role
Professor of Physics at MIT
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Both are prominent researchers in existential risk and artificial intelligence safety, working in overlapping academic communities at Oxford and MIT respectively.
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