Documents tagged "Steven Pinker"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029901.txt
The document is an invitation to the Edge Question 2011, which seeks responses on a scientific concept that would improve everyone's cognitive toolkit. Key people mentioned include James Flynn and Denis Dutton, who have contributed significantly to the discussion of concepts drawn from science and their role in making people smarter. The question invites participants to submit their thoughts on a specific scientific concept that has broad application to understanding the world.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023123.txt
This document outlines a proposed TV series called "Strange Bedfellows" which will feature famous cultural icons and scientists in conversations moderated by scientist/author Lawrence Krauss. The first season includes participants like Johnny Depp, Woody Allen, Sarah Silverman, and Barack Obama, among others. The discussions aim to explore the commonalities and differences between culture and science.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023121.txt
This is a proposal for a TV show called "Strange Bedfellows" which aims to bridge the gap between science and culture by bringing together cultural icons, celebrities, movie stars, directors, writers, and musicians with famous scientists. The first season will feature discussions moderated by Lawrence Krauss on topics such as creativity in music versus science, the human condition, economics, evolution, psychology, computer science, and more. Notable guests include Johnny Depp, Woody Allen, Sarah Silverman, William Shatner, Barack Obama, Stephen Fry, Andie Macdowell, Elizabeth Blackburn, and others.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023120.txt
This document announces a new television series called "Strange Bedfellows" which brings together celebrities from different fields with scientists to discuss the intersection of culture and science. The series will be hosted by scientist Lawrence Krauss, who is known for his ability to bridge the gap between these two worlds. Each episode will feature a different combination of guests, including musicians, actors, writers, directors, and scientists, discussing topics such as creativity in music versus science, the human condition, economics, psychology, and more. The series will be shot in various cities around the world, with each episode taking place in a beautiful location where the participants live or work.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016996.txt
The document discusses a study conducted by Jean-Baptiste Michel and colleagues at Harvard University that analyzed a massive corpus of digitized books to investigate cultural trends quantitatively. The team analyzed linguistic and cultural phenomena in the English language between 1800 and 2000, focusing on topics such as word usage, genre distribution, and gender representation in literature. They found patterns of cultural change over time and identified correlations between certain events and changes in literary expression. The study highlights the potential of "culturomics" to provide new insights into human culture and behavior.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016804.txt
This document is a summary of the book "Deep Thinking" by John Brockman, which explores artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives. The author assembles 25 scientists who have spent their careers studying AI to examine topics such as mind, thinking, and intelligence. Topics discussed in the book include the potential dangers of AI, including the existential threat posed by self-improving machine learning. Some contributors to the book are deeply concerned about these dangers while others take a more optimistic view. The book is an introduction to the landscape of crucial issues related to artificial intelligence.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016221.txt
The article "Deep Thinking" by John Brockman discusses the advancements in artificial intelligence and its impact on society. The author has compiled a round-table examination of AI featuring experts who have been thinking about the field for most of their careers. The discussion focuses on various aspects of AI, including unsupervised learning, self-improving machines, and the potential dangers and benefits of AI. The article examines diverse perspectives from computer scientists, physicists, philosophers, and entrepreneurs to provide a comprehensive understanding of where AI might be taking us.