

441 | Matthew George: Human-Machine Partnership and the Case for Autonomous Flight
Dec 19, 2023
Matthew George, CEO of Merlin Labs, discusses the case for autonomous flight and the promise of human-machine partnership. They explore the potential role of autonomous flight in an Indo-Pacific conflict and the challenges of scaling autonomation in planes and beyond. The episode also touches on the development of software replicating human pilot decision-making processes and the significance of the name 'Merlin' in aviation history.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Autonomous Flight: A Vision for the Future
02:17 • 13min
The Significance of RNDF and the Need for Real Solutions
15:11 • 2min
The Significance of the Merlin Name and the Role of AI in Aviation
17:07 • 2min
Exploring Autonomy and Hypersonics
19:13 • 6min
AI Skepticism, Pilot Response, and AI-Human Interaction
25:05 • 2min