We continue to select TED Talks about new technologies that can make your skin crawl all over your body. Grab on to something, because if your head came spinning from the first episode, this one is going to be a ride. We will talk about artificial evolution, future of virtual assistants or electric cars driven by artificial intelligence. Many of you will be attracted to the story of AI, where you will get to know how it learns and why it is basically self-taught. If you are a fan of computer games, you will surely like the idea that even playing League of Legends can bring you benefits in your personal life. And to make our choice really futuristic, we’re going to look at an ethical topic where we’re going to talk about how technology changes the perception of good and evil.
1. The potential of artificial evolution
What if robots could assemble themselves? Scientist Emma Hart is working on a technology that will enable ‘artificial evolution’. She and her team have replicated several principles of biological evolution and robots who build themselves can adapt to any environment from a rocky terrain of other planets to dark depths of an ocean.
2. Siri, Alexa, Google... what comes next?
You can meet virtual assistants in almost every household today, but what will they look like in a few years? What will they sound like and what can these digital helpers do? Karen Lellouche Tordjman discusses two challenges that engineers must overcome in order for smart voice assistants to enter a new phase.
3. A future with fewer cars
You know: endless circling around the house looking for a place to park. But what if the car dropped us off at the door and found a place to park itself? This technology already exists. In the video, Freeman H. Shen shares other situations, such as smog, traffic jams and accidents, that electric cars powered by artificial intelligence could solve.
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4. How does AI learn?
Today, AI helps doctors diagnose serious illnesses or predicts traffic for pilots, for instance. AI is like a self-taught person. But how exactly does the machine learn? Briana Brownell points out three basic ways in which machines investigate, negotiate and communicate.
5. How video game skills can get you ahead in life
Expert in esports William Collis maps the rise of the multi-billion dollar gaming industry and discusses three skills needed to master video games, such as Fortnite, League of Legends, or Rocket League. And beware: these skills can also prepare you to become the number one not only online, but also at work.
6. How technology changes our sense of right and wrong
What makes a company decide what is good and what is bad? In this inspiring talk, futurist Juan Enriquez offers a historical perspective on what humanity once considered acceptable: from human sacrifices and public executions to slavery and meat eating. But does exponential advance in technology lead to ethical behaviour for individuals and society at large?
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