Marvin Minsky tells Steve Paulson he believes machine intelligence is very like human intelligence and that one day people may choose to back themselves up into computers.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Nicholas Ostler talks to Jim Fleming about how languages spread and the similarities and differences between Chinese and English.
John Nichols tells Jim Fleming that the new anti-terrorism laws are endangering civil liberties. He says Congress is depriving the country of the open policy discussion a democracy needs.
Michael Piechowski talks about the intensity with which gifted children experience their lives.
Merritt Ierley talks with Anne Strainchamps about the domestic technology (central heating, indoor plumbing, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers) that makes American homes the most comfortable in the world.
Laura Hillenbrand tells Ann Strainchamps how the story of this ugly animal with a ferocious will to win reflects the history of the United States as it left the frontier behind.
Jeanne Boylan, America’s most innovative forensic artist talks with Jim Fleming about the importance of not contaminating eye witness memories.
David Gessner's Dangerous Idea? Modern monkeywrenching that won't be perceived as "terrorism."
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