The dominant paradigm in modern AI rests on a deceptively simple premise: intelligence emerges from minimizing prediction error across vast datasets. We train neural networks to be accurate, to match patterns, to reduce loss functions. Yet this approach, for all its empirical success, may be fundamentally misaligned with the nature of intelligence itself. Here is …
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, artificial intelligence has extended its reach well beyond the technical realm. AI is reshaping our workplaces, influencing societal norms, and impacting lives in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Yet, despite its profound implications, conversations around AI deployment remain overwhelmingly technical, focused on the mechanics of implementation, efficiency, and scaling. …
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In a world where education has morphed into an infinite digital loop, we find ourselves in the Age of AI Enlightenment. Once, learning was a sacred exchange between humans, but now, it’s a hall of mirrors where students like Jamie craft essays on Shakespearean physics with “EssayBot 3000,” never having read Romeo and Juliet. Jamie’s understanding? Zilch. …
Some historical analysis of how transformative technologies often follow similar patterns of hype, skepticism, and eventual integration. 1. The First Industrial Revolution (1760s-1840s):– Initial Reactions: Factory machines like the spinning jenny faced intense skepticism and even violent opposition from skilled artisans (Luddites)– Common Criticisms: “Will destroy traditional craftsmanship,” “Put everyone out of work”– Reality: Took …
“Robot and Frank” is a charming and thought-provoking film that blends elements of science fiction with a poignant human story, offering a unique take on friendship, aging, and the role of technology in our lives. Directed by Jake Schreier and penned by Christopher Ford, the movie was released in 2012 and has since captivated audiences …
“The Counter-Revolution of Science: Studies on the Abuse of Reason” is a book by Friedrich Hayek where he addresses the issue of scientism in the social sciences. Hayek’s key argument is that while the methods and objective certainty of hard sciences have their place, their application to the social sciences can be problematic. Hard sciences …
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“Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan, delves into the complex dilemmas that scientists face when their work has far-reaching consequences in times of war. The movie prompts thought-provoking reflections on the responsibilities of scientific pioneers. The film masterfully portrays J. Robert Oppenheimer’s journey as he spearheads the Manhattan Project, leading to the development of the atomic …
No mundo atual, a inovação tem sido a força motriz por trás do sucesso económico. À medida que nos aventuramos na era da disrupção acelerada, a audácia e a capacidade de abraçar o risco são cada vez mais valorizadas. Nesse contexto, a Europa parece estar atrasada. Os dados da OCDE revelam que o gasto com …
ChatGPT is a powerful language model developed by OpenAI. It’s built on a type of architecture known as Transformer, which is inherently a feedforward network. This means that information in the model flows in one direction only, from the input layer to the output layer, without any loops, as you would find in a recurrent …
Large Language Models, like ChatGPT, have shown some amazing capabilities. The critics – like Yann LeCun – claim that these models are a diversion on the road to General Artificial Intelligence and they are nothing more than stochastic parrots regurgitating patterns they found in the training data (billions of text documents). Following this metaphor, LLMs …
In the ebb and flow of societal currents, we are bearing witness to profound transformations, to new ways of understanding our experiences and interactions. Our contemporary times, strongly influenced by the postulations of Zygmunt Bauman’s “Liquid Life”, present an era of disorientation and reorientation. In this liminal space, we are redefining age-old principles that once …
“Liquid Life” is essentially life in a state of constant uncertainty. The title encapsulates the struggle of individuals to keep pace with the fast-moving, ever-changing nature of modern society, within which solid structures that previously provided stable frameworks for life decisions have dissolved, replaced by fluid and temporary ones. Bauman highlights that life is now …
Vivemos num mundo acelerado e conectado digitalmente onde tudo o que supostamente importa é reduzido a vídeos de 10 segundos de bisbilhotices e bicharada adorável. A atenção? Ah, essa esgotou-se rapidamente, como se fosse apenas mais um recurso não renovável. Porém, esta maré de abundância digital reclama os seus náufragos: a saúde mental é um …
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Hans Rosling, a Swedish physician, academic, and public speaker, was well known for his captivating presentations that used data to explain global development trends. One area where Rosling’s views have drawn significant attention is his critique of what he saw as excessive alarmism about climate change. Although Rosling acknowledged the seriousness of climate change, he …
Cormac McCarthy was a celebrated American novelist known for his dark, philosophical themes and his distinctive, minimalist writing style. He is known for his topics on
In Vernor Vinge’s seminal science fiction novel, “A Deepness in the Sky,” a form of artificial intelligence (AI) known as the “Emergents” uses mind control technology to manipulate and control other humans. This chilling concept, while purely fictional, can serve as a thought-provoking lens through which to examine the potential societal impacts of real-world AI …
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“Exhalation”, o tão aguardado segundo livro de contos de Ted Chiang, é um mergulho profundo em questões filosóficas e existenciais que nos fazem ponderar sobre a natureza da realidade e a nossa própria humanidade. Chiang, que já havia demonstrado seu domínio em contar histórias extraordinárias com “Stories of Your Life and Others”, expande ainda mais …
IntroductionIn the age of the internet and social media, our lives have become increasingly intertwined with digital realms, blurring the boundaries between the real and the virtual. French sociologist Jean Baudrillard’s theory of hyperreality offers a thought-provoking lens through which we can understand the modern internet and social media landscape. In this blog post, I’ll …
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In an era where technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly advancing, the relationship between humans and machines is evolving. Instead of the traditional model where machines merely follow pre-set instructions, we are moving towards a more interactive, organic relationship. Machines are now being designed to learn from humans, mimicking our ability to adapt, grow, and …
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This morning, I spoke to a device in my room “is my flight later today on time?”. Having an affirmative answer, I ask ‘her’ to call an Uber to take me to the airport. A car showed up at my door a few minutes later – as I saw a notification on the screen of …
The Chief Data Officer mission is to help set up a data strategy and coordinate the effort of the data engineering team. The CDO should explain the strategic value of data and its importance as a business asset and revenue driver to: executives, employees, and customers. Chief data officers are leaders that establish authority help …
Brilliant ideas/algorithms are easy; execution is the hardest. Companies are racing for data scientists and eventually set them up for failure. For most organizations, data science is a huge black hole of resources ending in desperation after the initial enthusiasm. Many things can go wrong being the lack of resources is the most unlikely reason. …
1: Lack of Resources to Execute Data Science Projects Data science is an interdisciplinary approach that involves mathematicians, statisticians, data engineering, software engineers, and importantly, subject matter experts. Depending on the size and scope of the project, companies might deploy numerous data engineers, a solution architect, a domain expert, a data scientist (or several), business …
In the supply-chain and logistics industry, AI is proving to be a game changer. McKinsey expects businesses to gain between $1.3tr and $2tr a year in economic value by using AI in their supply chains. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, AI could contribute almost $15.7tr to the global economy by 2030. AI in supply chain Forecast demand. …
1. AI is magic AI is a set of algorithms that learn from data using more or less sophisticated statistical techniques; It is not a spell that will solve your problems as if by magic – if anything it will, more likely, initially create more problems than it solves. Organisations should have realistic expectations and …
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