The Power of Imagination in Shaping Reality

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This chapter delves into an anthropologist's insights on the interplay between reality and myth in human experience. It highlights the importance of imagination and storytelling, particularly in the context of modern digital interactions, where myths continue to thrive in virtual spaces.

AI can do amazing things – write your term papers, sequence your genes, maybe replace your therapist. But even super-intelligence has limits. So, does AI really have a mind — or a soul? We'll explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence — from robots painting masterpieces to software engineers trying to create god-like machines.

Original Air Date: March 30, 2024

Interviews In This Hour:

Stop worrying about deepfakes — Does AI have a soul? — Can robots paint a masterpiece?

Guests:

Walter Scheirer, Meghan O’Gieblyn, Sougwen 愫君 Chung

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