Published Jan 12, 2018

Radio Replay: I, Robot

Explore the dynamic interplay between humans and robots as Shankar Vedantam delves into our emotional connections with lifelike machines, the ethical implications of data collection, and how big data uncovers hidden societal truths with insights from Seth Stephens-Davidowitz.

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Radio Replay: I, Robot

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Data vs. Intuition

Machines and Humanity

Conscious Machines

Racism and Voting

Data Beyond Surveys

Emotional Robots

Grandmas and Big Data

Naming Dilemmas

Data vs. Aspirations

Virtual Assistants Impact

Data and Ethics

Gender Bias in Searches

Empathy and Robots

Naming Robots

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Human-Robot Dynamics

Ethics of Technology

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Human-Robot DynamicsThe podcast explores the emotional connections humans form with robots, highlighting how naming and perceived lifelike qualities influence our interactions. These insights reveal deeper aspects of human empathy and our tendency to anthropomorphize technology.

Human-Robot Dynamics

Ethics of TechnologyThe episode examines the ethical challenges posed by data collection and the potential need for robot rights. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz discusses how data can reveal personal insights and the moral implications of interacting with lifelike machines.

Ethics of Technology

Big Data InsightsSeth Stephens-Davidowitz explores how big data reveals implicit biases and predicts human behavior more accurately than traditional methods. He discusses the ethical implications of these insights and how they uncover hidden truths about society.

Big Data Insights

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