""I'm a bit of an extreme person. And I took it in a way [that's] extreme and logical. I was sort of thinking: 'What is your best?' And how do I know I've done my best? It must mean to the point of complete exhaustion, just prior to near death, then you've done your best, have you? Isn't that logical?""
""Using all my chess training, that's the way I think about life. In a very considered way, planning back from your goal, breaking that down into sub-goals. I think it's generally applicable to life, or at least that's what I've tried to do and it's been pretty effective.""
""There's a bit of an underdog in me. I wanted to show that I'm passionate about the UK and that London and the UK can be a center for AI innovation.""
Demis Hassabis, co-founder of Google DeepMind, believes in extreme dedication to achieving one's best, equating it to near exhaustion. He maintains two workdays, including late-night shifts for side projects. His strategic approach to life mirrors his chess training, focusing on planning and breaking down goals. Despite skepticism, he chooses to remain in London, advocating for multiple centers of AI innovation to balance its risks and opportunities, reflecting his passion for the UK and its potential in the field.
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