No Stupid Questions 125. Should We Replace Umpires With Robots?
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Dec 4, 2022 The discussion kicks off with the provocative idea of replacing human umpires with robots in sports. Listeners are treated to entertaining anecdotes about officiating decisions and the emotional weight they carry. The conversation probes the balance between technological precision and the irreplaceable nature of human judgment. It delves into the challenges of integrating AI into decision-making roles and the psychological barriers that accompany this shift. Ultimately, the debate challenges how society perceives the merging of technology and tradition in sports officiating.
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Umpire Fallibility
- Umpires exhibit bias, being less likely to call a third strike after two in a row, influenced by the gambler's fallacy.
- Their accuracy is surprisingly low, only getting close calls correct 64% of the time, far worse than computers.
AI in Admissions
- Angela Duckworth's student used AI for college admissions, realizing algorithms could outperform humans.
- This mirrors Kahneman's army experience, where he introduced algorithms for more systematic promotions.
Algorithm Aversion
- Humans prefer human interaction, creating algorithm aversion, despite AI's potential superiority.
- Computers excel at tasks like mammogram reading due to vast data and consistent learning, unlike humans.