Dexa/Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

Published Feb 18, 2025

Ep 92: Why is it hard to keep a secret? | INNER COSMOS WITH DAVID EAGLEMAN

David Eagleman takes listeners on a deep dive into the neuroscience of secrets, unveiling how they affect our brain and society, while also exploring AI's intriguing parallel capabilities in creating and understanding secrets, challenging traditional notions of intelligence.

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- Tell me something about artificial intelligence
  Asked by 173 people
- Is this artificial intelligence?
  Asked by 166 people
- What are some of the amazing things that AI can do?
  Asked by 164 people
- What has been said about artificial intelligence?
  Asked by 129 people
- Can you explain the neuroscience behind cognitive function?
  Asked by 126 people
- What are the implications for artificial intelligence?
  Asked by 114 people
- What does this AI do?
  Asked by 112 people
- What can we expect in the future of AI?
  Asked by 106 people
- What are some hot takes on web-based AI agents?
  Asked by 103 people
- What are the ethical concerns of superintelligent AI?
  Asked by 81 people
- Can you explain more about the prefrontal cortex?
  Asked by 40 people
- Can AI be controlled?
  Asked by 30 people
- What are the potential advancements in artificial intelligence?
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- How could AI transform communication as discussed in the episode 848: Yuval Noah Harari | Peering into the Future of Humanity and the clip The AI Threat?
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- What has been said about artificial intelligence in the episode Understanding AI’s Threats and Opportunities — with Mo Gawdat and the clip The Illusion of Truth?
  Asked by 28 people

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