AI and the Future

Oh, I'm so glad you shared this interview! I saw it last week and there were so many connections to BHP. Absolutely worth the watch. His new book for kids looks great too! Thank, Todd Nussen!

This is a fascinating interview that can be used to open Threshold 9 Acceleration. I also like the end and the prospects of finding a common story that unites humanity. It is a very powerful thought. Thank you for posting the video Todd Nussen !

Yeah, I saw that. My own kids are a little young, but I think I might pick it up for them anyway. 

The Easter Bunny just threw this in her cart!  Thanks for the head up :)

Oh wow! I came across this thread at the right time. My students will be returning their hard copies of Sapiens tomorrow. We have the end of Unit 9-Unit 10 left to learn and I was planning on placing a focus on AI. Since my students read (most of) Sapiens, this is a perfect transition video to get us into the Unit! Thanks for sharing Todd Nussen ! 

A.I. Is Not a 21st-Century Enlightenment -- an interesting article comparing A.I. to the Enlightenment. Any thoughts?

@johnvidoli the link doesn't work. Can you check it?

Laura Massa , it should work now. 

 John Vidoli this is an interesting article written by a historian. The idea I found most valuable is the contrast between the imaginative interactions a reader can establish with the author of a book "...following the book’s lead, attempting to answer the book’s questions, responding to the book’s challenges ..." and the interactions we develop with A.I. where we direct the inquiry and the conversation to sometimes reinforce our believes. As the author states, A.I. produces a flattering answer and has never challenged his moral convictions or demanded to justify himself. Perhaps A.I. evolves into a challenging tool to help us develop our critical thinking capacity.