New Books in Science, Technology, and Society The Future of Predictions: A Discussion with Christopher E. Mason
Dec 9, 2023
Christopher E. Mason, co-author of 'The Age of Prediction', discusses how predictive algorithms are shaping the world. Topics include genetics in space exploration, the impact of AI tools in various fields, the darker side of algorithms in military contexts, the threat of misinformation, the role of global communication systems, and the potential manipulation of AI predictions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Genetics, Space Exploration, and Algorithm Overlap
01:35 • 3min
The Age of Prediction: Impact of AI and Predictive Algorithms
05:02 • 12min
The Threat of Misinformation and its Potential Dystopian Consequences
17:11 • 2min
Persuasion, Stickiness, and the Role of Global Communication Systems
19:26 • 3min
Manipulating AI Predictions and AI as a Tool or Weapon
22:09 • 9min