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Three Intelligences – Oct 28

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A common model of AI suggests that there is a single measure of intelligence, often called AGI, and that AI systems are agents who can possess more or less of this intelligence. Cognitive science, in contrast, suggests that there are multiple forms of intelligence and that these intelligences trade-off against each other and have a distinctive developmental profile and evolutionary history. Exploitation (the pursuit of goals, resources, and utilities) characterizes adult cognition. However, exploration (seeking information about the world) characterizes childhood cognition, and empowerment (of others, through care and teaching) characterizes cognition in elderhood. The combination of these three different kinds of intelligence, across the course of a life, explains human success.

Our Wonderfest speaker, Dr. Alison Gopnik, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley. She is also Affiliate Professor of Philosophy at Cal, and a member of the Berkeley AI Research Group.


Dr. Alison Gopnik

WHAT: Three Ages and Three Intelligences: Exploit, Explore, Empower
WHO: Dr. Alison Gopnik, Professor of Psychology, UC Berkeley [https://www.alisongopnik.com]
WHERE: HopMonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato CA 94945 [https://www.hopmonk.com/novato]
WHEN: Tuesday, October 28 — 7pm (1.5 hr)
HOW: This event is free and unticketed ... and valuable. But what value does it have FOR YOU (and, indirectly, for society)? Accordingly, please use the DONATE button (below) to support Wonderfest in its nonprofit mission to share the scientific outlook.
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Langenhoff+Bump

Uniqueness; Metamorphosis – Mar 17

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Wonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with special communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:

• UC Berkeley psychologist Antonia Langenhoff on What Childhood Teaches Us About Human Uniqueness — Why are humans the only species that flies into space and invents vaccines? Social cooperation is the key. Insights from Developmental Science show us how humanity’s unique cooperative skills emerge, surprisingly, in very young children. 

• Stanford marine biologist Paul Bump on Underwater Metamorphosis, a Larva’s Tale — Creatures from across the animal kingdom, from butterflies to frogs to worms, undergo metamorphosis. A humble marine worm is challenging our understanding of metamorphosis, and of how all adult animals develop.

 

WHAT: Ask a Science Envoy: Human Uniqueness & Underwater Metamorphosis
WHO: Antonia Langenhoff (UC Berkeley); Paul Bump (Stanford)
WHERE: ONLINE, via Zoom [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84973852419]
WHEN: 2022-03-17 — 8pm, Thu, March 17th (1 hour)
HOW:

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