Why Does Human Intelligence Beat AI? - With Gerd Gigerenzer

Explore the limitations of artificial intelligence and the superiority of human decision-making in uncertain situations through this insightful 58-minute lecture by Gerd Gigerenzer. Delve into topics such as online dating algorithms, self-driving cars, data overload, and surveillance concerns. Discover why human common sense outperforms AI in complex scenarios, the pitfalls of deep neural networks, and the importance of risk literacy among decision-makers. Learn about the challenges of face recognition technology, online privacy issues, and the potential spread of social credit systems. Gain valuable insights on maintaining intelligence in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Intro
The algorithms of finding love online
Why AI only works in stable world situations
The illusion of fully automated self-driving cars
Why Elon Musk’s prediction is wrong
Is more data always a good thing?
How human common sense differs from AI
Why humans and computers make different mistakes
The problem with deep neural networks
Are we sleep-walking into surveillance?
The lack of risk literacy amongst politicians and decision-makers
Face recognition doesn’t work for all problems
People want online privacy – but they don’t want to pay for it
China’s social credit system – could it happen in the west?
How to stay smart in a smart world