Mark Humphries
Professor of history at Wilfrid Laurier University who uses AI tools in archival research and wrote about surprising results from a pre-release Gemini model in historical transcription tasks.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 33min
Hardcore AI for History with Mark Humphries, Professor of History at Wilfred Laurier University
Mark Humphries, a Professor of History at Wilfrid Laurier University, is pushing the boundaries of AI in historical research. He shares how tools like ChatGPT are transforming how historians approach archival research, moving away from traditional methods. Mark discusses his successes and failures in fine-tuning AI for historical documentation. He provides insight into ethical considerations and the impact of AI on education and societal structures, emphasizing the need for historians to adapt to these rapid technological advancements.
Mar 12, 2022 • 29min
Humour me: why we laugh and what counts as funny
Psychologist, neuroscientist, and satirist Mark Humphries discuss the history and perception of humor, theories of humor and punching up versus punching down, the measurement of humor styles, and the neuroscience of comedic improvisation.
