Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Video – The Class

Scott McLeod

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Here’s the latest educational technology video that’s making the rounds. I know a few professors like this!

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The Present

AI skeptic Gary Marcus on AI’s moral and technical shortcomings

The cognitive scientist argues the current AI environment is failing us as consumers and a society. But it’s not too late to change course.

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The Future

How Neuralink’s chief competitor is tapping into the brain without surgery

“Neurotech is not just about the brain,” says Synchron CTO Riki Banerjee, explaining how their tech can help with paralysis, brain diseases, and beyond.

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The Learning Curve

How to disrupt misinformation with the “ladder of misinference”

Alex Edmans, professor of finance at the London Business School, warns us to be mindful of the incentives surrounding misinformation — including our desire to believe it.

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The Present

How emotional intelligence is the best defense against GenAI threats

Encouraging thoughtful responses over impulsive reactions can help prevent AI exploitation in decision-making.

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Thinking

How to reclaim meaning in a changing world

What if the barrier to a fulfilled life isn’t technology but culture?

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