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The Orthogonal Bet: What AI Can Learn from Human Cognition

Jul 12, 2024

Guest Alice Albrecht, CEO of Recollect, talks about AI, human cognition, and the future of artificial intelligence. Topics include transitions from academia to tech, the importance of human models in problem-solving, the relationship between attention, memory, and goals in AI development, limitations of current AI approaches, language manipulation, and the concept of human-machine partnership.

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Transition from academia to tech allowed Alice Albrecht to leverage cognitive neuroscience in machine learning.

Tech's interdisciplinary dynamics contrast academia's siloed structure, emphasizing collaboration for innovation.

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Alice's Transition from Academic to Tech and the Birth of Recollect

Alice Albrecht, founder of Recollect, shifted from academia to tech, leveraging her background in cognitive neuroscience to enter the realm of machine learning. She found academia constraining and sought cross-functional work dynamics in the tech industry to create tangible impacts. Her transition benefited from the abundance of data in tech compared to academia, facilitating her focus on enhancing human intelligence through cognitive augmentation at Recollect.

Intro

3min

Transition from Academia to Tech World: A Perspective on Interdisciplinary Approaches

4min

Exploring Transitions and Perspectives in AI and Human Models

4min

Exploring the Relationship Between Attention, Memory, and Goals in Human Cognition and AI Development

2min

Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Limitations of Current Approaches

3min

Exploring Language Manipulation, AI Perception, and Human-Machine Partnership

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Hello and welcome to the ongoing miniseries The Orthogonal Bet

Hosted by Samuel Arbesman, Complexity Scientist, Author, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital

In this episode, Samuel speaks with Alice Albrecht, the founder and CEO of Recollect, a startup in the AI and tools for thought space. Alice, trained in cognitive neuroscience, has had a long career in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Samuel wanted to talk to Alice because of her extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and cognitive science. She has studied brains, witnessed the hype cycles in AI, and excels at discerning the reality from the noise in the field. Alice shares her wisdom on the nature of artificial intelligence, the current excitement surrounding it, and the related domain of computational tools for thinking. She also provides unique perspectives on artificial intelligence.

Episode Produced by ⁠Christopher Gates⁠

Music by ⁠George Ko⁠ & Suno

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Alice's Transition from Academic to Tech and the Birth of Recollect

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Innovation in Tech Organizations

AI Development and the Need for Human-Centric Design

The Impact of Science Fiction on Technological Innovation and Societal Change

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Alice's Transition from Academic to Tech and the Birth of Recollect

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Innovation in Tech Organizations

AI Development and the Need for Human-Centric Design

The Impact of Science Fiction on Technological Innovation and Societal Change

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