PODCAST · technology
Thinking about Thinking
by Humane Intelligence
What is the role of human intelligence in the age of artificial intelligence? This six-episode podcast series, recorded at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, examines the concept of intelligence through science, history, politics, and economics — and what AI reveals about the society we've built. Our host is Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, leading thinker and developer of safe, secure and responsible AI. You can learn more about her at www.rummanchowdhury.comWe also have a companion substack, also called Thinking about Thinking. Find us at https://substack.com/@rummanchowdhury1
-
3
Episode 4: Intelligence as a Political Construct
Intelligence has always been weaponized. What happens when AI enters that lineage?Intelligence as a history of exclusion — used to exclude women, justify slavery, and deny citizenship. AI is the first time we are facing an intelligence ostensibly "greater" than ours, as defined by our own societal values.Our host is Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, leading thinker and developer of safe, secure and responsible AI. You can learn more about her at www.rummanchowdhury.comWe also have a companion substack, also called Thinking about Thinking. Find us at https://substack.com/@rummanchowdhury1
-
2
Episode 3: Intelligence as a Social Construct
Who decides what counts as intelligent — and who gets rights because of it?The fraught history of defining human intelligence — and how we conflate intelligence with sentience. Edge cases: end-of-life care, infant cognition, fitness for trial. Intelligence matters because it ascribes rights.Our host is Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, leading thinker and developer of safe, secure and responsible AI. You can learn more about her at www.rummanchowdhury.comWe also have a companion substack, also called Thinking about Thinking. Find us at https://substack.com/@rummanchowdhury1
-
1
Episode 2: Rethinking Intelligence Through Animals, Swarms & Sentience
From chimps to ant colonies: what non-human intelligence tells us about AI.How have other fields studied intelligence in non-humans — from chimps to lobsters to ant colonies? And what does swarm intelligence tell us about AI's scaling ambitions? This episode blurs the boundary between intelligence and sentience.Our host is Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, leading thinker and developer of safe, secure and responsible AI. You can learn more about her at www.rummanchowdhury.comWe also have a companion substack, also called Thinking about Thinking. Find us at https://substack.com/@rummanchowdhury1
-
0
Episode 1: AI, Intelligence & the Trouble with Benchmarks
What is intelligence — and why does our definition matter more than ever?What is intelligence, really? This opening episode traces the industrial origins of IQ tests, interrogates how AI benchmarks may be new tools for old hierarchies, and asks: if we're on the wrong path to AGI, what would the right one look like?Our host is Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, leading thinker and developer of safe, secure and responsible AI. You can learn more about her at www.rummanchowdhury.comWe also have a companion substack, also called Thinking about Thinking. Find us at https://substack.com/@rummanchowdhury1
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
What is the role of human intelligence in the age of artificial intelligence? This six-episode podcast series, recorded at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, examines the concept of intelligence through science, history, politics, and economics — and what AI reveals about the society we've built. Our host is Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, leading thinker and developer of safe, secure and responsible AI. You can learn more about her at www.rummanchowdhury.comWe also have a companion substack, also called Thinking about Thinking. Find us at https://substack.com/@rummanchowdhury1
HOSTED BY
Humane Intelligence
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Thinking about Thinking have?
Thinking about Thinking currently has 4 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Thinking about Thinking about?
What is the role of human intelligence in the age of artificial intelligence? This six-episode podcast series, recorded at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, examines the concept of intelligence through science, history, politics, and economics — and what AI reveals about the...
How often does Thinking about Thinking release new episodes?
Thinking about Thinking has 4 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Thinking about Thinking?
You can listen to Thinking about Thinking on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Thinking about Thinking?
Thinking about Thinking is created and hosted by Humane Intelligence.
URL copied to clipboard!