#153 — Possible Minds

Guests George Dyson, a historian of technology, and Alison Gopnik, a developmental psychologist from UC Berkeley, dive into the fascinating intersections of AI and human cognition. They discuss how insights from child development can inform AI research, exploring the importance of curiosity and creativity. The conversation further probes the ethical complexities surrounding advanced AI technologies while reflecting on the historical figures like Turing and von Neumann, whose legacies continue to shape our technological landscape.