Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
A podcast of science stories, ideas, and speculations. Hosted by Professor Brian Keating
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19.01.2025
60 Minuten
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win a meteorite Can AI tools like ChatGPT actually "think," or is
it just really good at mimicking human conversation? How much of
what AI spits out is a reflection of our own ideas and intentions?
And where's all this tech headed in the future? Today, I’m joined
by Terry Sejnowski, a renowned computational neuroscientist and
pioneer in AI and deep learning. Based at the Salk Institute for
Biological Studies and the University of California, San Diego, he
bridges neuroscience and AI to explore how biological brains and
artificial systems learn and process information. Terry is
also the co-creator of the Boltzmann Machine, a game-changing
algorithm that has shaped today’s AI and is a foundation for
modern neural networks. He has also written some incredible books,
including The Deep Learning Revolution” and “ChatGPT and the Future
of AI. In our conversation, we discuss the current state of
AI, what’s next, the ins and outs of prompt engineering, the mirror
hypothesis (how AI reflects us), its impact on productivity, and
the ethical challenges we must tackle. Tune in to discover the
truth about AI! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Judging a
book by its cover 07:05 The impact of AI on human
capabilities 12:32 Einstein's happiest thought and can AI
think? 16:51 Can AI come up with something novel? 24:20
The role of learning and neural networks in AI 32:37 The
future of AI and its potential impact 46:43 The mirroring
effect 50:52 Practical applications of AI 54:00 Outro —
Additional resources: ️ Learn more about Terry Sejnowski:
ChatGPT and the Future of AI: https://a.co/d/cZnuZbs ️ Follow
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14.01.2025
1 Stunde 39 Minuten
Jordan Peterson sits down with experimental cosmologist Dr. Brian
Keating. They discuss the importance of awe for the human spirit,
the fundamental ethos behind all true science, the idea of the
useless genius, and the necessity of sacrifice for improvement of
the self and the broader community. Learn more about your ad
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05.01.2025
1 Minute
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win a meteorite Could life exist on moons orbiting distant planets?
Are We Alone? What if the key to understanding life's origins lies
in the moons of distant worlds? Exoplanetary scientist David
Kipping is here to answer these big questions. He is a professor at
Columbia University, the leading mind behind exomoons, and also the
host of the Cool Worlds Lab. He shares his groundbreaking research,
including the discovery of Kepler-1708 b-i, a potential exomoon
candidate. He explains why moons, like Earth’s, might be the unsung
heroes in stabilizing conditions for life and how the latest tools,
like the James Webb Space Telescope, are changing the game for
astronomers. But that’s not all. You’ll hear about
the role of panspermia (yes, life traveling between planets!), the
fine-tuning of our universe, and what it takes to push the
boundaries of scientific communication. If you’ve ever pondered the
question, “Are we alone?” or simply love a good cosmic mystery,
this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in now for an
eye-opening journey through the cosmos and beyond! — Key
Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:58 David Kipping's background and
motivation 05:09 The role of moons in the origin of life 10:59
Bayesian frameworks and panspermia 19:30 Exomoon detection and
research strategy 32:40 JWST observations and data analysis 41:14
Balancing scientific communication and public engagement 50:48
Future missions and their impact on exomoon research 54:49 Advice
for young scientists and final thoughts 57:32 Outro —
Additional resources: ️ Learn more about David Kipping:
Website: https://www.coolworldslab.com/ ️ Twitter:
https://x.com/david_kipping YouTube Channel: Cool Worlds Lab ️
Kepler-1708 b-i Study:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-021-01539-1 ️ Follow me on
your fav platforms: ️ Twitter:
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out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/ ️
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29.12.2024
1 Stunde 15 Minuten
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win a meteorite What are the current limitations of AI? What
advancements do we need to achieve human-like intelligence? And how
can we develop AI safely to align with our values? Here today
to offer us an astounding look behind the scenes of AI development
is Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun! Yann is a pioneer in AI
and a Turing Award winner who has been at the forefront of major
breakthroughs in machine learning and neural networks. As the
architect behind transformative AI technologies, Yann joins us to
demystify the path toward human-level intelligence and the
challenges that lie ahead. He also introduces the Joint Embedding
Predictive Architecture (JEPA), a potential game-changer for
enabling AI to model and predict complex real-world scenarios. Tune
in for a look into the future of AI! — Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro 00:04:11 Is AI barely as smart as a cat? 00:08:50
Joint-Embedding Predictive Architecture (JEPA) 00:30:25
Comparing self-supervised learning and dark matter 00:39:23
AGI and human-level intelligence 00:51:50 Preventing loss of
control over powerful AI 01:02:45 Future of AI and education
01:10:56 What was Yann wrong about? 01:12:14 Outro Additional
resources: ️ Learn more about Yann LeCun: Website:
https://yann.lecun.com/ ️ Twitter:
https://x.com/ylecun ️ Follow me on your fav platforms:
️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating YouTube:
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22.12.2024
2 Stunden 7 Minuten
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win a meteorite Is Elon Musk’s plan to colonize Mars realistic? How
does cosmic insignificance shape our understanding of humanity? And
why do science and astrology clash so fundamentally? Here to dive
deep into some of humanity's most profound questions is none other
than Neil deGrasse Tyson! Tyson, of course, needs no introduction.
He’s a renowned astrophysicist, author, and science communicator
who frequently appears in the media to discuss topics ranging from
the universe to the intersection of science and culture. His
charismatic style and passion for education have made him one of
the most recognizable figures in the scientific community. In this
in-depth interview, we explore cosmic insignificance, Elon Musk’s
Mars ambitions, astrology, our obsession with politics, social
media, AI, journalistic integrity, and much more. Tune in to
discover what Neil really thinks about some of the most pressing
questions of our time! — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro
00:16:38 Cosmic insignificance therapy 00:27:39 Judging a
book by its cover 00:49:04 Debunking astrology 00:55:15 Life
on Mars and panspermia 01:02:55 The giant-impact
hypothesis 01:09:04 Elon Musk’s plan to colonize Mars
01:23:45 Journalism, social media, and our obsession with politics
01:40:10 Audience questions 01:45:02 The impact of AI on
education 01:51:02 Fusion ignition and its implications
01:56:25 The great filter 02:02:03 Outro Additional
resources: ️ VVisit Consensus.app and Enter code KEATING at
checkout for 40% off Consensus Premium for 2 Years or visit this
link https://bit.ly/ConsensusApp ️ Learn more about Neil
deGrasse Tyson: Website: https://neildegrassetyson.com/
StarTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StarTalk
Merlin’s Tour of the Universe Revised: https://a.co/d/3cBz3m8
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Think like a physicist. Wonder like a human. Into the
Impossible is where Cosmic Conversations happen — uniting
Nobel Prize winners, iconoclasts, authors, and technologists to
explore reality’s deepest questions. From AI to aliens, from
biophysics to the brain, from the cosmos to the multiverse, Brian
Keating, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San
Diego covers it all. If you’ve ever asked What’s out
there? or What’s next?, this is where curiosity meets
clarity. Learn to think like this. 🎙 Full episodes, notes &
more: briankeating.com/podcast
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