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Is Humanity Smart Enough to Survive Itself?

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk where writer Jeanette Winterson presents a vision of the future where human and machine intelligence merge to form "alternative intelligence." Delve into philosophical questions about humanity's ability to survive its own intelligence. Examine the potential implications of this technological evolution and consider the challenges and opportunities it may present. Engage with Winterson's quick wit and sharp insights as she challenges conventional thinking about the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. Following the talk, gain additional perspectives through a Q&A session with TED's head of curation, Helen Walters. Reflect on the future of human-machine interaction and its potential impact on society, ethics, and the very nature of intelligence itself.

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Is Humanity Smart Enough to Survive Itself? | Jeanette Winterson | TED


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