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Nature of Intelligence – Episode Three – What kind of intelligence is an LLM?
/in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Intelligence, Neuroscience/by Mark LovettIn 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 […]
Nature of Intelligence – Episode Two – Language and Thought
/in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Intelligence, Neuroscience/by Mark LovettIn 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 […]
Nature of Intelligence – Episode One – What is Intelligence?
/in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Humanity, Neuroscience/by Mark LovettI 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 […]
Kasley Killam: Why social health is key to happiness and longevity @ TEDNext 2024
/in Health, Mental Health, Relationships, Social Health, TED Talk/by Mark LovettDuring 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. […]
A Perfect Life Uprooted – Salima Saxton at The Moth in London
/in Family, Mental Health, Personal Stories, The Moth, Trauma/by Mark LovettThe 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 […]
Storytelling And Your Moral Compass
/in Identity, Moral Compass, Personal Stories, Storytelling/by Mark LovettI recently had a discussion with a client about the principles which form a story’s foundation. As we delved deeper into the subject, three principles came up over and over: Honor, Integrity, and Respect. We talked at some length and the next day I decided to summarize and share what these principles meant to us: […]
Will AI Companions Change Your Story?
/in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Friendship, Humanity, Society, TED Talk/by Mark LovettCompanionship is a natural part of the human experience. We’re born into a family that cares for us and within in few years we begin forging friendships – most notably with other kids in the neighborhood and schoolmates once we enter the educational system. During our teenage years romance takes the companionship model in a […]
Malcolm Gladwell: The tipping point I got wrong @ TEDNext 2024
/in Justice, Politics, Society, TED, TED Talk, Truth/by Mark LovettDuring 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 fourth in a series highlighting some of my favorite talks. […]
Crazy Bet by Nate DiMeo @ The Memory Palace
/in Democracy, Freedom, History, Podcast, Slavery, Warfare/by Mark LovettLong time readers of this blog already know that one of my favorite storytelling podcasts is The Memory Palace, hosted by Nate DiMeo. And the exciting news is that Nate’s new book was recently released. No surprise that the book’s title is: The Memory Palace – True Short Stories of the Past (Kindle, Hardcover). I […]
Rhaina Cohen: Why Friendship Can Be Just As Meaningful as Romantic Love @ TEDNext 2024
/in Emotions, Family, Friendship, Relationships, TED Talk/by Mark LovettDuring 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. […]