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Emergence Magazine Podcast
An Ecological Technology – A Conversation with James Bridle
Nov 28, 2023
James Bridle, a writer, artist, and technologist, questions our assumptions about intelligence and AI models. They advocate for embracing the unknowable and the unpredictable, shifting away from humancentric thinking. They discuss the importance of redefining intelligence and recognizing different forms in diverse creatures. The podcast explores solidarity with the non-human world, agency in coping with climate grief, and the upcoming immersive exhibition in London.
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- Embracing the unknowable and unpredictable aspects of technology can widen our thinking beyond human intelligence.
- Decentralizing technology empowers individuals and promotes a more just and equal society.
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The Limitations of Human-Centric Intelligence and Advances in AI
The podcast episode delves into the limitations of human-centric intelligence and explores the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The speaker highlights how human understanding of intelligence has shaped the development of AI technologies. They argue that the current narrow definition of intelligence restricts our ability to recognize other forms of intelligence, both in the human and non-human world. The emergence of new forms of AI that operate differently from human intelligence opens up possibilities for understanding and appreciating diverse forms of intelligence beyond our current comprehension.
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