• A Brief History of (predominantly Artificial) Intelligence

  • Feb 28 2024
  • Length: 35 mins
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A Brief History of (predominantly Artificial) Intelligence

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  • Today, we're speaking to Kester Brewin, an author who works for the delightfully named Institute for the Future of Work here in London. He’s just about to release a new book called God-like: a 500 year history of Artificial Intelligence in myths, machines and monsters. It's a book which charts the ideas that underpin everything – from ChatGPT and Dall.E to the recently-released Sora – back to their roots. Is there something quasi-theological about the way we discuss the possible implications of these radical new technologies? Don’t think of this as a history of Artificial Intelligence, per se, but a history of the impulse that has led us, inexorably, towards AI.


    The Ned Ludd Radio Hour is a Podot podcast, written and presented by Nick Hilton.

    The theme music is 'Internet Song' by Apes of the State.

    The artwork is by Tom Humberstone.


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