Ideas at the House

Your Brain On AI

Ideas at the House

Show Notes

A future where artificial intelligence intersects with human cognition, consciousness, and even life itself couldn’t actually become a reality anytime soon…right?

Esteemed experts including renowned quantum physicist and cosmologist Paul Davies AM, cognitive scientist Inês Hipólito and neuroscientist Brett Kagan sat down with University of Sydney's AI expert Sandra Peter to unveil life-altering developments that will reshape our future sooner than you think.

This event was recorded live at Sydney Opera House on 17 August 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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