Possible Hannah Fry on AI, Algorithms, and Human Nature
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Jun 18, 2025 
Hannah Fry, a mathematician and broadcaster from Cambridge University, joins the discussion to unravel the hidden power of numbers in our lives. She emphasizes the importance of understanding math in everyday decisions, from disease diagnoses to dating apps. Hannah highlights how choosing the right 'game' can optimize our choices, advocates for emotional considerations in statistical assessments, and shares updated dating wisdom for the AI era. Plus, there's a playful take on Jane Austen-themed math jokes!
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Make Math Engaging by Stealth
- You can't change how people feel about math, but you can engage them by stealth through surprising insights in familiar subjects.
- Present math as a living language that reveals unexpected perspectives on everyday topics.
Math as a Gatekeeping Tool
- Mathematical knowledge can be weaponized to exclude people by creating barriers.
- Everyone deserves participation in shaping our collective future involving math and technology.
AI Models Are Imperfect by Nature
- AI models and algorithms will never be perfect and always fall short, which creates risks and challenges.
- Understanding AI outcomes requires awareness of their probabilistic accuracy and potential failure modes.
