Will the Robots Save Us: Byron Reese on AI
About this episode
Byron Reese discusses the implications of artificial intelligence on humanity and creativity.
Byron Reese is an acclaimed author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He's spoken at TEDx Austin and SXSW and has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Wired , and The Washington Post . Byron is also the publisher of GigaOm and hosts the Voices in AI podcast. Byron's latest book, The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity , is one of the most thought-provoking books I've read this year, so I brought him on the show to discuss it. I think pessimism is the thing that will get us all killed. " - Byron Reese Some of the things we discuss include How artificial intelligence affects our lives The difference between narrow AI and general AI Whether being human is something more than a machine Challenges and philosophical questions raised by advancements in AI Why optimism matters and can make all the difference How AI might redefine creative work Sponsors for this Episode nsavides productions I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. Some of my videos are here . Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Masterclass Online training from some of the world's best filmmakers, musicians, and creative leaders. Get access to all of Masterclass's world-class…
Topics covered
- artificial intelligence
- optimism
- creative work
- philosophical questions
- narrow AI vs general AI
- humanity and machines
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