Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Ken Goldberg (roboticist)
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Jan 8, 2025 
Ken Goldberg, an award-winning roboticist and professor at UC Berkeley, shares his fascinating journey from Nigeria to robotics. He discusses the origins of the term 'robot' and the ongoing quest for better robot design. Ken highlights the challenges of robotic dexterity and how human capabilities are molded over time. He also reflects on the influence of his upbringing and the intersection of AI with personal identity and creativity. Tune in for humorous anecdotes and insights into the complexities of today's technological landscape.
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Name Tag
- Dax explains how he initially judged Ken for not wearing a name tag at a conference.
- Later, Dax was impressed by Ken's humility and knowledge about robotics.
Underwear
- Dax's underwear falls out of his pant leg during the podcast.
- The underwear had been attached to a sweater from a previous engagement.
Born in Nigeria
- Ken was born in Nigeria because his parents, as idealists, wanted to contribute to civil rights there.
- They taught physics and English at a school with limited resources.
