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#309 – John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets

Aug 4, 2022 · 5:22:51
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  • John Carmack reflects on revolutionary programming innovations that created modern 3D graphics and video game engines in Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein
  • Discussion of his transition from games to VR at Oculus and current focus on AGI, emphasizing the importance of foundational technical depth
  • Carmack addresses programming philosophy, optimization, the role of talent in AI development, and his approach to moonshot projects like rockets

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JD
John Carmack: Doom
1 podcast appearance
VG
Video Games
3 podcast appearances

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