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Artificial Intelligence, Democracy, & the Future of Civilization | Yoshua Bengio & Yuval Noah Harari

Artificial Intelligence, Democracy, & the Future of Civilization | Yoshua Bengio & Yuval Noah Harari

What does the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) look like and how will it impact democracy and society? This question was explored by Prof.Yoshua Bengio, pioneer AI developer and Turing Award winner, and Prof. Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author and historian – in a live discussion moderated by political journalist Vassy Kapelos. Recorded on May 24 2023, as part of the C2 Montreal conference, presented by Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute. Professor Yoshua Bengio is recognized as one of the leading pioneers in AI research and development - known for his prestigious work in the field of deep learning....

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Fred Lerdahl, Generative Theory of Tonal Music (GTTM), Language, Music, Ray Jackendoff -

The Mathematical Symmetry in Language and Music

The Mathematical Symmetry in Language and Music

Human creativity has produced wonders of communication and expression through the mediums of language and music.   Language, a system of symbols and rules, has long been our primary vehicle for the transmission of thoughts.   On the other hand, music, a complex framework of melody, rhythm, and harmony, functions as a universal language. Interestingly, these seemingly distinct entities possess an intrinsic mathematical symmetry, enabling them to represent thoughts in intriguingly similar ways.   The cognitive scientist Ray Jackendoff, along with his colleagues, has provided pivotal insights into this relationship.   We explore the mathematical similarity between language and music...

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Higher Education, Humanities -

Camille Paglia: 'Universities Are an Absolute Wreck Right Now'

Camille Paglia: 'Universities Are an Absolute Wreck Right Now'

"The universities are an absolute wreck right now," said Camille Paglia. "For decades any graduate student in the humanities who had independent thinking was driven out." Paglia, the noted cultural critic, university professor, and Salon columnist, sat down with Reason's Nick Gillespie to discuss whether we should still look to universities for cultural production and knowledge. She noted a shift in attitude toward authority on campus: Students used to look for ways to get administrators out of their private lives; today's college kids are calling for more control over their lives. "It's a nightmare, an outrage, and none of the...

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Gender Pronouns -

Megyn Kelly Explains Why She Will No Longer Use "Preferred Pronouns" as Trans Ideology Grows

Megyn Kelly Explains Why She Will No Longer Use "Preferred Pronouns" as Trans Ideology Grows

Megyn Kelly begins the show with a monologue explaining why she is done using "preferred pronouns" and will base her conversations on trans ideology in reality and truth, how her own views on this issue have evolved, the harms of gender affirming care in schools and by physicians, the injustice of biological men competing in women’s sports, how Lia Thomas and then Riley Gaines changed the story, standing up for women, and more.

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Woke Ideologies -

You Must Stand Up Against Woke Ideologies

You Must Stand Up Against Woke Ideologies

Dr. Peterson gives advice on standing up against woke ideology without fear of being canceled. He provides insights on the encroachment of woke ideology, the growth of administrative control in universities, and the consequences of remaining silent. Discover strategies to maintain credibility, preserve valuable educational experiences, and foster open dialogue in the face of ideological challenges. Don't miss this empowering discussion for educators navigating today's complex landscape.

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