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The Uncomfortable Truth About AI “Reasoning” | World Science Festival
Gary Marcus, a leading voice in AI, critically dissects the limitations of current large language models (LLMs), arguing that their 'reasoning' is often an illusion based on statistical approximation rather than true abstraction or general intelligence.
Artificial Utopia? The Future of Humanity in an AI World | World Science Festival
Nick Bostrom discusses the profound implications of advanced AI, from its potential consciousness and creativity to the existential risks of misalignment and the philosophical challenges of a 'deep utopia' where human purpose is redefined.
Live Q&A with Brian Greene | World Science Festival
Brian Greene answers diverse questions on cosmology, quantum mechanics, and the future of science, from black holes and multiverse theories to the impact of AI on physics research.
The Crisis at the Edge of a Black Hole | World Science Festival
Physicists confront a fundamental crisis at the black hole's edge, debating whether its event horizon is a smooth, empty space or a violent 'firewall' that challenges core principles of quantum mechanics and general relativity.
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