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The dark side of competition in AI
Competition is a core part of human nature, and it can drive us to extraordinary feats. But when it goes wrong, the results can be devastating. Poker champion and science communicator Liv Boeree introduces us to “Moloch’s trap” — the dark force of game theory driving many of humanity’s biggest social problems, which is now threatening to derail the AI industry.
I got 99 problems ... palsy is just one
“I have cerebral palsy. I shake all the time,” Maysoon Zayid announces at the beginning of this exhilarating, hilarious talk. (Really, it’s hilarious.) “I’m like Shakira meets Muhammad Ali.” With grace and wit, the Arab-American comedian takes us on a whistle-stop tour of her adventures as an actress, stand-up comic, philanthropist and advocate for the disabled.
Sleep is your superpower
Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature’s best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this deep dive into the science of slumber, Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get sleep — and the alarmingly bad things that happen when you don’t, for both your brain and body. Learn more about sleep’s impact on your learning, memory, immune system and even your genetic code — as well as some helpful tips for getting some shut-eye.
Less stuff, more happiness
Writer and designer Graham Hill asks: Can having less stuff, in less room, lead to more happiness? He makes the case for taking up less space, and lays out three rules for editing your life.
Why AI needs 'nutrition' label?
What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artificial intelligence with a useful food metaphor – and breaks down why AI systems should have “nutrition labels” to ensure the development of fairer, more transparent algorithms.
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Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade
AI has the power to bring your favourite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibs. Introducing Caleb, an “AI agent” with personality and internal reasoning, he demonstrates how AI-powered characters can interact with people in novel ways, generate unique video game outcomes and augment our ability to tell stories, opening up new worlds of possibility.
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12 predictions for the future of technology
Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of “foolish ideas.” He offers 12 bold predictions for the future of technology – from preventative medicine to car-free cities to planes that get us from New York to London in 90 minutes – and shows why a world of abundance awaits.
The last 6 decades of AI - and what comes next
How will AI improve our lives in the years to come” from its inception six decades ago to its recent exponential growth, futurist Ray Kurzweil highlights AI’s transformative impact on various fields and explains his prediction for the singularity: the point at which human intelligence merges with machine intelligence.
How testosterone and culture shape behaviour
What’s the connection between long-term health and financial stability? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki and HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth’s CEO Annabel Spring explore the critical components of a good life – and how simple actions like exercise and financial planning can boost your present and future well-being. They discuss how to maximize your sense of joy, transform your anxiety into a force for good and keep your brain healthy over the course of your life.
What makes a good life?
Drawing on her research into the science of play, evolutionary biologist Carole K. Hooven delves into how testosterone impacts the body and brain, interacting with culture to create differences in human behaviour – starting with why boys tend to prefer rougher play than girls.
Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science
Can cannabis actually treat insomnia? It’s complicated, says sleep physiologist Jen Walsh. While the plant has been used across time and cultures, there’s been little scientific research on how it impacts sleep disorders like insomnia. That’s precisely where she and her team come in. Learn about the world’s first study into the potential of medicinal cannabis as a safe, accessible treatment to help us all rest easy.
Measuring what makes life worthwhile
When the dotcom bubble burst, hotelier Chip Conley went in search of a business model based on happiness. In an old friendship with an employee and in the wisdom of a Buddhist King, he learned that success comes from what you count.