AI can often solve problems in unexpected, undesirable ways. So how can we make sure it does what we want, the way we want? And what happens if we can’t?
This is the second episode of our new two-part series, The Black Box.
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Nov 19
Lost on the road to enlightenment
So many of us have been told that meditation can make us less stressed, more productive, and happier. But for a small group of people, it has a dark side. What’s going on?
Guests: Willoughby Britton, associate professor at Brown University; Richard Davidson, professor at the Uni ... Show More
35m 17s
Feb 2024
S3 Ep 12: Friday Bonus & More Film Pitches
First up, some news about Rom’s unsolvable internet problems, the many varieties of fibre, Tom’s blood test, late night eating, boring sandwiches and using abacuses. Then it’s onto the main event as we read out more of our listener’s Wolf & Owl film pitches. Thank so much for you ... Show More
35m 4s
Feb 2024
TIP609: Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb
On today’s episode, Clay reviews Nassim Taleb’s book – Fooled by Randomness.
Nassim Taleb is a Lebanon-born American mathematician and statistician whose work concerns problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. He’s very well known for his popular books, including The ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2017
How To "THINK" Your Way To SUCCESS
In this episode, Iman Gadzhi offers a candid look into his problem-solving mindset for success, emphasizing the importance of sacrificing distractions. He shares personal challenges like partying, smoking, and phone usage, delving into the thought processes behind identifying and ... Show More
10m 54s
Feb 2024
How to Get Pregnant the Affordable Way with Carrie Bennett
In this vault episode of Everyone's Talkin' Money, I chat with guest Carrie Bennett about a topic close to many hearts: infertility. We dive into the world of fertility treatments, the high costs involved, and the financial struggles that come with it. But Carrie brings something ... Show More
50m 22s
Jan 2024
How to Keep Time: Time Tips From the Universe
Time can feel like a subjective experience—different at different points in our lives. It’s also a real, measurable thing. The universe may be too big to fully comprehend, but what we do know could help inform the ways we approach our understanding of ourselves, our purpose, and ... Show More
36m 24s