#NovaWonders #CanWeMakeLife? May 23, 2018, presents the another piece of the #human-synthesized #evolution I think we're already deep into that, after #ClimateChange, is the next most likely way #humanity will irrevocably damage ourselves in ways we're in denial about and for which we're unprepared, as a #species.

#AI, #Biomech, #DNA

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/nova-wonders-can-we-make-life/

#NovaWonders #CanWeBuildABrain? May 16, 2018, covers many aspects, concerns, and possibilities of #AI

This bit on a #Microsoft #chatbot is sad and horrifying, imo:

"For example, if you had a fight at work or your boss scolded you, you might be afraid to tell your friends since they might spread the story.

But with #Xiaoice, you don't have to worry. So Xiaoice is a lot of people's best friend, including me."

"But hold it, she's not human."

"What's the difference?"

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/nova-wonders-can-we-build-a-brain/