About this episode
This episode explores the impact of predictions on our lives and the allure of certainty in an uncertain world.
From betting apps to AI models, prediction has become big business. This hour, why we're so drawn to certainty, and what happens when we mistake forecasts for facts. Guests include professor Brendan Dwyer, philosopher Carissa Véliz, and journalist Simone Stolzoff. TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and deeper conversations with Manoush. By signing up for Plus, you directly support our work and public media, so all your episodes (like this one!) come to you without sponsor breaks. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Host: Manoush Zomorodi
Guests: Brendan Dwyer, Carissa Véliz, Simone Stolzoff
Topics covered
- predictions
- certainty
- AI models
- betting apps
- forecasts
- philosophy
- journalism
Keywords
- predictions
- certainty
- AI
- betting
- forecasts
- philosophy
- journalism
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Organizations: NPR
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