The origins of #language and #ai with JJ Hantsch

Join the email list of Singularity Syndicate to get notified when we release episodes like this. In this episode, Naja Faysal's guest is JJ Hansch, a developmental linguistics expert with a background in statistical programming. The conversation explores the origins of language, human evolution, and the fascinating concept of how the Toba volcanic eruption might have accelerated the development of human language. JJ shares insights into the differences between human and animal communication, critiques Noam Chomsky's theories, and discusses the potential and limitations of AI language models like ChatGPT. This episode dives deep into how our unique linguistic abilities evolved and whether AI can ever truly understand human language.