A Conversation with best-selling tech author Steven Johnson, cognitive scientist David Chalmers, AI investor John Borthwick and Next Big Idea podcast host Rufus Griscom.
The two hottest topics in tech right now are the rise of generative AI, and the mainstreaming of Augmented Reality with Apple’s recent push into “spatial computing.” Will silicon-based machines develop sentience? Will human experience extend into virtual worlds? These distinct technologies may eventually blend to spawn a surprising future -- as our “real” world becomes digitally enhanced, our mindless machines are showing signs of human-like behavior.
Join us for a provocative discussion with some big (human) thinkers, including philosopher and cognitive scientist David Chalmers (The Conscious Mind, Reality +), best-selling science writer Steven Johnson (Extra Life, Where Good Ideas Come from, How We Got to Now) and Betaworks founder and CEO John Borthwick. Moderated by Next Big Idea co-founder and CEO Rufus Griscom.
The two hottest topics in tech right now are the rise of generative AI, and the mainstreaming of Augmented Reality with Apple’s recent push into “spatial computing.” Will silicon-based machines develop sentience? Will human experience extend into virtual worlds? These distinct technologies may eventually blend to spawn a surprising future -- as our “real” world becomes digitally enhanced, our mindless machines are showing signs of human-like behavior.
Join us for a provocative discussion with some big (human) thinkers, including philosopher and cognitive scientist David Chalmers (The Conscious Mind, Reality +), best-selling science writer Steven Johnson (Extra Life, Where Good Ideas Come from, How We Got to Now) and Betaworks founder and CEO John Borthwick. Moderated by Next Big Idea co-founder and CEO Rufus Griscom.