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CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - All the Stories Animals Don't Tell with Daniel Povinelli
August 14, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.29 MBHumans have been telling stories about animals as long as humans have been telling stories. One story humans tell about animals is the one about how, with enough care and patience humans might one day listen to the stories animals themselves have to tell. Some folks see this story as nonfiction, a truth about animals manifest in the dance of bees, the grunts of monkeys, the antics of their dogs and cats, or the signs produced by trained gorillas. In this talk, I attempt examine these conflict...
Navigating Challenges in Genomics and Patient Advocacy
August 12, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.3 MBThe Science & Technology Ethics Center (STEC) is proud to present a series of lectures and a panel discussion that explores the intersection of genomics, medical ethics, and patient rights. This thought-provoking session delves into the ethical considerations surrounding genetic testing, data privacy, and informed consent. It examines the challenges and opportunities presented by advancements in genomics and how they impact patient care. The panel will discuss the importance of advocating for...
Genomic Unraveling of Biological and Clinical Heterogeneity in Medulloblastoma - Paul Northcott
August 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBPaul A. Northcott, Ph.D., St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, shares his work in multi-omic bulk and single-cell approaches to decipher molecular landscapes and developmental origins of medulloblastoma. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38889]
Machinery of Human Memory with Richard Atkinson
August 02, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBRenowned psychologist Richard Atkinson, president emeritus of the University of California and professor emeritus of cognitive science and psychology at the UC, San Diego, presents an in-depth exploration of the Atkinson-Shiffrin model, a fundamental theory in memory research. The model proposed memory comprises three components: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Information moves from sensory to short-term memory with attention, and through rehearsal, it can transfer t...
Stem Cell Approaches to Understanding Acquired and Genetic Epilepsies with Jenny Hsieh - Breaking News in Stem Cells
July 29, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 23.2 MBOver 65 million people around the globe are affected by epilepsy. Jenny Hsieh's research explores the underlying causes and mechanisms of epilepsies. Using stem cell-based models, including patient-derived neurons, she investigates how genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of these conditions and potential therapies. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38326]
Navigating the Climate Crisis: Meeting the Challenges Ahead
July 28, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBThe confluence of the accelerating climate crisis, more frequent and severe disasters, widespread systemic injustice and oppression, and any number of additional coinciding crises paint a dark picture of our future. Climate professionals often feel inadequately trained to facilitate, navigate and lead communities through the transformative changes we all face. This program will offer directions on how these essential workers — and all of us — can grow the necessary skills and capacities to fa...
Unraveling the Role of Histone Deacetylation during Cell Division
July 27, 2023 21:00 - 6 minutes - 3.34 MBThe human body is made up of billions of cells. These cells are the basic building blocks of life, and they work together to form tissues, organs, and systems that enable our body to function and carry out various activities. Each cell has its own specific function and role in maintaining the overall health and functionality of the body. From the skin to the brain, muscles to blood, and everything in between, these countless cells collaborate harmoniously to keep us alive and well, but how do...
From Teacher to Chatbot: The Role of ChatGPT in Education
July 25, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MBChatGPT has the potential to enhance learning by providing instant answers, explanations, and personalized assistance to students. It can offer additional support, especially in areas where teachers may be limited. However, concerns arise regarding overreliance on artificial intelligence, as it lacks human understanding and may provide incorrect or incomplete information. Educators must consider the ethical and practical implications of integrating ChatGPT into educational settings for optima...
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Hunting Hypothesis and Male Myths in Anthropogeny wth Karen Kramer
July 21, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.38 MBThe hunting hypothesis proposes that the dietary shift to meat procurement was the catalyst favoring a suite of transformative human biological and behavioral adaptations. Evolutionary changes in the human diet are associated with the emergence of food sharing, the division of labor and pooled energy budgets. To balance this discussion, I revisit several misconceptions linked to the hunting hypothesis. Revising myths about the centrality of hunting to more closely reflect the archaeological a...
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Symposium Welcome and Opening Remarks
July 21, 2023 21:00 - 10 minutes - 4.87 MBThe human penchant for storytelling is universal, early-developing, and profoundly culture-shaping. Stories (folk tales, narratives and myths) influence the costs of social transactions and organize societies at every scale of human interaction. Story as a mode of communication is also unprecedented in the animal kingdom: although we are compelled to tell stories about other animals, they are not likewise compelled to tell stories about us (or anything else, for that matter). Even our ability...
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Firelit Stories: Creating Imaginary Communities with Polly Wiessner
July 17, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 9.94 MBSome 350 to 400,000 years ago when our ancestors gained control of fire, the day was extended to provide many hours for social interaction, undisturbed by economic activities. How were those hours spent in societies that only had firelight after nightfall? In most preindustrial societies, music, dance, healing and storytelling fill the darkness. Myths and legends create common understandings on such matters as the origins of humans, social groups, rituals or features of the landscape. Hilario...
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Why Humans Tell Stories with Brian Boyd
July 15, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MBWhy are humans a compulsively storytelling species? Why especially do we invent stories, why do we tell one another stories that both teller and audience know to be untrue? Why do many of us come to believe some invented stories? What difference has our compulsion to tell stories made to us as individuals, societies, and a species? How do we understand stories so seemingly effortlessly? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID...
ChatGPT: Disinformation and Social Media
July 14, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBArtificial intelligence can generate human-like responses, making it possible for malicious actors to misuse it to spread false information. The use of AI and deepfakes on social media platforms raises concerns about the potential amplification of disinformation campaigns. Efforts are underway to address this issue, including developing strategies to detect and counteract misinformation. Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute professor Stuart Geiger breaks down the consequences of AI and ChatGPT's...
CARTA: The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny - Folktales Animals and the Human Search for Origins with Brandon Barker
July 12, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MBFor more than a century, folklorists have indexed a vast number of the world’s folkloric narratives according to varying structures (i.e. tale types) and to discrete elements (i.e. motifs) that commonly appear across cultures. This talk will introduce and analyze several examples of motifs indexed in folklorist Stith Thompson’s system. Ultimately, I ask whether stories about origins (human origins or otherwise) might constitute a genuine cultural universal? And if so, what might the folkloric...
Creating with Machines: Understanding the Ethics of AI-Generated Content
July 07, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes - 12.2 MBGenerative AI machines can create artwork, music, and even realistic text that resembles human creations. However, these AI systems can also produce misleading or harmful content. The ethical implications involve issues like intellectual property, authenticity, and accountability. Who owns AI-generated art? How can we ensure transparency and trust in AI-generated information? Can AI infringe upon human creativity and job security? Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute professor David Danks discus...
Bioengineering for a Better Future with Daniela Valdez-Jasso
July 06, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 5.76 MBGrowing up, Daniela Valdez-Jasso, Ph.D., and her family moved around a lot and her love of math was always a constant. Valdez-Jasso shares how she found her path to a career in bioengineering and how she hopes to make STEM careers inclusive for all. Series: "Education Channel" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 38361]
Transforming Industries: Exploring the Implications of ChatGPT in Healthcare Business Research and Art
July 03, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBChatGPT is a smart computer program that's transforming healthcare, business, research, and art. In healthcare, it helps doctors with information and supports patients. In business, it enhances customer service and automates tasks. In research, it assists scientists in finding information and making discoveries. In art, it inspires creativity and suggests new ideas. While it brings exciting possibilities, we need to consider privacy, fairness, and human involvement. It's like having a helpful...
AI Meets Copyright
June 30, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBThis series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Pamela Samuelson, professor of Law and Information at UC Berkeley, discusses whether computer-generated texts and images fall under the copyright law. She says that early on, the consensus was that AI was just a tool, like a camera, so humans could claim copyright in machine-generated outputs to which they made contributions. Now the co...
ChatGPT: Exploring What it Can and Can't Do
June 29, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 9.32 MBChatGPT is a remarkable language model, it does have certain technical limitations. Sometimes, it may give incorrect or nonsensical answers because it doesn't truly understand the meaning behind the words. It can also struggle with remembering information from earlier in the conversation, so you may need to repeat things. Another thing to be aware of is that ChatGPT learns from lots of text, which means it can sometimes reflect biases or prejudices present in that text. A panel of experts dis...
Skeletal Muscle in Three Dimensions: Uncovering Connections Across Development - Matthew A. Romero
June 26, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 24.3 MBWhile exercise helps us stay healthy, what is happening on the molecular level? Matthew A. Romero, Ph.D., shares his work to understand how muscle in general and other cells specifically are transcriptionally regulated by exercise and how this affects their general behavior and how this is impacted by diseases such as obesity. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39033]
How to Create AI to Solve Real-World Problems
June 23, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBThis series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Sergey Levine, associate professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UC Berkeley, discusses AI reinforcement learning methods. Levine asks what it would take to create machine learning systems that can make decisions when faced with the full complexity and diversity of the real world, while still retaining the ability of ...
A Deep Look Inside Our Minds: Adapting to Change and Stress
June 21, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.8 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of how we interact and function in society. Our brains and behaviors experienced unprecedented upheavals, forcing us to adapt to new ways of living. In recent years, science has made bold advances in understanding how the brain and its wiring manage new situations and stress. Leading experts in cognitive science, neurobiology and psychology present perspectives on the brain and the fascinating ways it adapts to change and stress. Hear about what happ...
How Data Helps to Predict Epidemics
June 20, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 23.5 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic forced researchers and scientists to find ways to predict how the virus was spreading across the United States and around the World. Using computer models that take into account factors like population size, interactions, and disease characteristics. Duke University Statistical Science professor Jason Xu explains how data is now helping to predict epidemics. Series: "Data Science Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 38735]
How Not To Destroy The World With AI
June 16, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBThis series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Stuart Russell, professor of computer science at the UC, Berkeley, discusses what AI is and how it could be beneficial to civilization. Russell is a leading researcher in artificial intelligence and the author, with Peter Norvig, of “Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach,” the standard text in the field. His latest book, “Human Comp...
Climate Economics and Communication: Naming and Valuing What Matters
June 14, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBAs humans, we benefit immensely from the ecosystems around us — including the ocean — in obvious and not-so-obvious ways. As climate change continues to affect these ecosystems, we must ask ourselves — what can we gain by safeguarding them? Join Bernie Bastien and Raiza Pilatowsky in an interactive talk that explores the need to recognize what we value about nature in order to find new and inspiring ways to protect our planet, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. Series: "...
How AI Fails Us and How Economics Can Help
June 12, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBThis series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Michael Jordan, professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Statistics at UC Berkeley, discusses the how to connect research in economics with computer science and statistics, with a long-term goal of providing a broader conceptual foundation for emerging real-world AI systems, and to upend received wisdom in the computa...
How Does ChatGPT Work?
June 09, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MBResponses are generated based on the patterns and information it has acquired during training. While ChatGPT lacks genuine understanding and operates based on statistical patterns rather than true comprehension, it has the ability to talk like a human. But, how does ChatGPT actually work? Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute professor Jingbo Shang breaks down how the large language model and artificial intelligence actually works. Series: "Data Science Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 38931]
What Is ChatGPT?
June 06, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 8.34 MBIt is an incredible computer program that can chat with you just like a person would. It's like having a super-smart friend who knows a lot about everything! This program has been trained using tons of information from books, articles, and the internet, so it has a wide range of knowledge, but what truly is ChatGPT? Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute Assistant Professor Justin Eldridge breaks down the large language model chatbot and helps us understand the breakthroughs and implications of th...
Studying the Brain Through the Lens of Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Gaia Novarino - Breaking News in Stem Cells
June 02, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBGaia Navarino shares her work on disorder-causing genetic mutations at the system, cellular and molecular level. With a focus on autism spectrum disorder, she explains techniques used to identify common pathophysiological mechanisms in ASD and how that could provide a framework for the development of effective pharmacological therapies. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38325]
Minimally Supervised Learning and AI with Sanjoy Dasgupta - Science Like Me
May 31, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBSanjoy Dasgupta, a UC San Diego professor, delves into unsupervised learning, an innovative fusion of AI, statistics, and algorithms, seeking to enable machines to learn from their environment without explicit instructions. His unique approach blends algorithmic theory with geometry and mathematical statistics, aiming to mimic human learning capabilities. This method broadens understanding of data interpretation, enhances pattern recognition, and improves decision-making processes. Through hi...
Demystifying VLSI Technology: Exploring Its Future Possibilities
May 30, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBVery large-scale integration technology (VLSI) is the magic that helps us cram a huge amount of electronic components onto a tiny microchip, enabling the creation of smaller and more powerful electronic devices that we use in our daily lives. VLSI technology is a continually evolving field, and new advancements and innovations continue to be made by researchers and engineers worldwide. Carver Mead, the 2022 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Advanced Technology is widely regarded as one of the pioneers ...
SOARS: An Insider’s Look at Scripps Ocean Atmosphere Research Simulator
May 22, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBScripps Ocean Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS) is a unique installation that's changing the way oceanographers study and understand processes that occur at the boundary between the ocean and the atmosphere. Join oceanographer Dale Stokes for an insider’s look at this one-of-a-kind ocean research laboratory. Learn how SOARS allows scientists to simulate varying ocean environments by controlling winds, waves and more! Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series"...
A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
May 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 38 MBWhat's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the majo...
What It Means To Be Curious With Nobel Laureate Barry Barish
May 17, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBNobel Laureate and physicist Barry Barish, professor at UC Riverside, reflects on his life in science, being curious, experiencing imposter syndrome, and working in the field of physics with Brian Keating, host of the "Into the Impossible" podcast and professor of physics at UC San Diego. [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38727]
How Modern Slavery Touches Everyone
May 15, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBModern slavery, which encompasses 45 million people around the world, is intricately linked to the economy, politics, violence and war, gender and the environment. In this panel discussion, Kevin Bales, professor of contemporary slavery and research director of the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham, talks about the impact of contemporary slavery with three UC Berkeley professors, Arlie Hochschild, professor emerita, Department of Sociology, Enrique Lopezlira, Ph.D., director, Low-Wa...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - Questions Answers and Closing Remarks
May 07, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 23 MBThe origin of humans is a difficult scientific problem in evolution that is grounded in biology and molded by culture. Recent advances in neuroscience and artificial intelligence have led to synergies and surprising new hypotheses. Mysteries such as the origin of language and human sociality are being illuminated by these advances. This CARTA symposium will be explored by researchers at the frontiers of A.I., machine learning, language and sociality. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Resea...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - The Evolution of Syntax and Pragmatics in a Gradualist Scenario with Eva Wittenberg
May 06, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBPragmatics poses a headache to developers of artificial systems. But how did language evolve to efficiently relay so much pragmatic trickery? Eva Wittenberg presents a new paper that builds on the idea that grammar evolved gradually, and with it, pragmatics. We argue that the simpler a grammar is, the stronger the reliance on pragmatic inferences for many aspects of meaning, including even basic questions such as who did what to whom. As grammars gradually evolve towards more complex systems,...
How Modern Slavery Impacts the Environment with Kevin Bales
May 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 40 MBThere are 45 million enslaved people in the world today. The links between slavery, conflict, environmental destruction, economics and consumption began to strengthen and evolve in the 20th century. The availability of people who might be enslaved dramatically increased in line with population growth. According to Kevin Bales, professor of contemporary slavery and research director of the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham, the large and negative environmental impact of modern slavery...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - The Parallel Architecture in Language and Elsewhere with Ray Jackendoff
May 01, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBParallel Architecture is a theory of the mental representations involved in the language faculty. These representations are organized in three orthogonal dimensions or levels: phonology, syntax, and semantics, correlated with each other through interface links. Words are encoded in all three levels and serve as part of the interface between sound and meaning. In the representation of an entire sentence, the words are spread out across the combinatoriality of the three levels. An important req...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - Evolution of Birdsong Learning and Human Spoken Language with Erich Jarvis
April 29, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 9.81 MBVocal learning is one of the most critical components of spoken language. It has only evolved several independent times among mammals and birds. Although all vocal learning species are distantly related and have closer relatives that are non-vocal learners, humans and the vocal learning birds have evolved convergent forebrain pathways that control song and speech imitation and production. Erich Jarvis presents an overview of the various biological hypothesis of what makes vocal learning and s...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - Common Sense and AI with Gerd Gigerenzer
April 24, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 9.85 MBCommon sense is shared knowledge about people and the physical world, enabled by the biological brain. It comprises intuitive psychology, intuitive physics, and intuitive sociality. Unlike deep neural networks, common sense requires only limited experience. Human intelligence has evolved to deal with uncertainty, independent of whether big or small data are available. Complex AI algorithms, in contrast, work best in stable, well-defined situations such as chess and Go, where large amounts of ...
New Science for a Changing World: A Deep Look into Earth Day 2023
April 21, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBUC San Diego's School of Biological Sciences presents another event in their Deep Look series focusing on Earth Day. UC San Diego researchers will offer perspectives from a range of scientific disciplines relevant to the planet and its future. How are wildflowers adapting to climate change? How can humans sustainably co-exist with one of the world’s largest vertebrates, the Asian elephant? How is modern genetics being used to aid the future of the California Condor? Plus, UC San Diego has lau...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - Human Languages and Their Cognition(s) with Damián Blasi
April 20, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.41 MBThe emergence of language is routinely regarded as a major (or even the main) evolutionary transition in our species’ history. Much less attention and awe has been dispensed to the fact that humans evolved the capacity to successfully create, learn, and use a myriad of different languages which, while similar in some aspects, are radically different in many others. In this presentation, I will argue that these differences have observable consequences for non-linguistic aspects of cognition an...
Dynamics of Pathogens in Time and Space with Bryan Grenfell 2022 Kyoto Prize Laureate
April 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBAwarded with the 2022 Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences, Bryan T. Grenfell discusses population biology and the evolution of infectious diseases in his presentation during the Kyoto Prize Symposium. Grenfell’s achievements have helped researchers understand infection mechanisms of viruses such as COVID-19 and have aided in proposing effective infectious disease control policies. Grenfell, a population biologist and professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Public Affairs at Princeton Univer...
Carver Mead - 2022 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Advanced Technology: Engineering Concepts Clarify Physical Law
April 16, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBCarver Mead is a pioneer of modern microelectronics. He proposed a new methodology, very large-scale integration (VLSI), that would make it possible for creating millions or billions of transistors on a single integrated circuit (microchip). His research investigated techniques for VLSI, designing and creating high-complexity microchips. This design process has advanced electronic technologies and transformed the lives of most of the people inhabiting our planet. Mead also paved the way to VL...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - Linking Communication and Cooperation: Lessons from the Naked Mole-Rat with Alison Barker
April 14, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.32 MBHighly organized social groups require well-structured and dynamic communication systems. Naked mole-rats form some of the most rigidly structured social groups in the Animal Kingdom, exhibiting eusociality, a type of highly cooperative social living characterized by a reproductive division of labor with a single breeding female, the queen. Using machine learning techniques we demonstrated that one vocalization type, the soft chirp, encodes information about individual identity and colony mem...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - Symposium Welcome and Opening Remarks
April 14, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 4.35 MBThe origin of humans is a difficult scientific problem in evolution that is grounded in biology and molded by culture. Recent advances in neuroscience and artificial intelligence have led to synergies and surprising new hypotheses. Mysteries such as the origin of language and human sociality are being illuminated by these advances. This CARTA symposium will be explored by researchers at the frontiers of A.I., machine learning, language and sociality. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Resea...
Virtuous Violence: Rethinking the Relationship Between Morality and Aggression - Exploring Ethics
April 09, 2023 21:00 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MBTage S. Rai is a psychologist who studies ethics, culture, and violence. Drawing on both qualitative and experimental methods, he examines the social-relational nature of morality, its origins, and its consequences. In recent work, he has found that when perpetrators are motivated by moral sentiments, they may humanize rather than dehumanize their victims, experience greater rather than lesser self-control when harming them, and respond irrationally to material costs and benefits. Moving forw...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - What Language Models Mean with Blaise Agüera y Arcas
April 08, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBLarge language models (LLMs) have now achieved many of the longstanding goals of the quest for generalist AI. While LLMs are still very imperfect (though rapidly improving) in areas like factual grounding, planning, reasoning, safety, memory, and consistency, they do understand concepts, are capable of insight and originality, can problem-solve, and exhibit many faculties we have historically defended vigorously as exceptionally human, such as humor, creativity, and theory of mind. At this po...
How the First Cell Phone Call Changed the World!
April 02, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBThe cell phone revolutionized how we communicate with each other, but its origins are extremely different from the device you use to talk, text and even surf the internet with on a daily basis. Its roots could be traced back to the early 1970s when the head of Motorola’s communications systems division, Martin Cooper was tasked with developing a device that would make the up and coming car phone obsolete technology. On April 3, 1973, Cooper made the very first handheld cell phone call while s...