Hacking Human Nature | Hannah Fry
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This week on Possible, Aria and I chat with mathematician and self-described accidental broadcaster Hannah Fry. We cover how to use math to inform important life decisions around everything from cancer treatments to romantic partners. Hannah, a mathematics professor at Cambridge University, shares insights on teaching in the age of AI and making math accessible and practical. 03:55 Making Math Tangible and Practical 09:29 Understanding Probabilities and Risk in Decision Making 26:06 The Role of AI in Education and Society 30:49 Math and Love in the Age of AI 34:13 The Role of AI in Enhancing Communication 35:07 Understanding Emotional States and Probabilities 36:22 Regret Minimization and Decision-Making 36:41 Forthcoming BBC Series: A Real-Life “Black Mirror” 37:47 Dumb Design Decisions and AI Misuse 42:21 Anthropomorphizing Chatbots and Public Conversations 50:18 AI's Role in Combating Conspiracy Theories 52:13 AI in Medicine and Bayesian Reasoning 59:28 Rapid-Fire Questions and Optimism re: the Future
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