In the previous two articles we looked at the question of What is Intelligence? and examined The relationship between language and thought. As part of the Santa Fe Institute’s Complexity podcast series, I feel these topics are important, since AI is increasingly infiltrating our life. How will our personal stories change as artificial intelligence becomes […]
In the previous post we looked at the question of What is Intelligence? This was based on the first episode of the Santa Fe Institute’s Complexity podcast series. In the second episode they looked into the relationship between language and thought. I had always assumed that language was the tool we used to express our […]
I tend to think of storytelling as sitting at the intersection of four elements: Consciousness — awareness of self, the environment, and our thoughts Intelligence — ability to learn, understand, reason, and solve problems Imagination — create mental images, ideas, or concepts beyond reality Creativity — generate original ideas, solutions, and artistic expressions They’re different […]
During the week of October 21, 2024 I had the pleasure of attending TEDNext, held in Atlanta. The event is a new initiative from the folks who produce the TED Conference. There were enlightening talks, insightful discussions and revealing discovery sessions. This post is the fifth in a series highlighting some of my favorite talks. […]
The Moth has been hosting storytelling events for 20+ years, and the thousands of storytellers who have graced their stages are proof that every story is unique, and that the best stories come from our personal experiences. In this story told at The Moth London Mainstage on September 28, 2023, Salima Saxton talks about how […]