Ep 168: David Deutsch’s ”The Fabric of Realit...

Comparing ideas around "superintelligence" over the last decade. How have visions of what "SI" or "AI" or "ASI" and AGI evolved since Bostrom wrote "Superintelligence". This is the combination of various recent YouTube videos but counts as a sequel to part 1 found here: https://w ...  Show more

A reaction to @CosmicSkeptic and @SabineHossenfelder discussing the nature, or even possibility of, genuine scientific explanation in this video: https://youtu.be/KWBm0_1QBDs?si=3JwIDGAtumO3mfBz Which of them is correct? Or are they both wrong? What counts as an explanation? What ...  Show more

What's quantum computing? It's not just for scientists anymore! Discover how this mind-bending tech could change everything from medicine to cybersecurity. Find the full article and more on https://englishpluspodcast.com/quantum-computing-unlocking-the-future-of-tech-and-your-wor ...  Show more

How does a quantum computer work? Why is a quantum computer so much better than a traditional computer? This talk will give you an insight into the strange features of the quantum world that we can exploit to develop a super fast quantum computer. 

A quantum computer isn't just a more powerful version of the computers we use today; it's something else entirely, based on emerging scientific understanding -- and more than a bit of uncertainty. Enter the quantum wonderland with TED Fellow Shohini Ghose and learn how this techn ...  Show more