Theory and Practice
In season 4 we explore one of humanity's most rapidly advancing and impactful changes: what does it mean to be human in the age of AI when computers and robots are accomplishing more human functions? How will AI with human-level skills influence us and enhance the world around us? How will we change AI, and how will it change us?
Recent Episodes
Sept. 20, 2023
S4E8: Dave Munichiello on Investing in AI’s Future
In the final episode, we reflect on investing in artificial intelligence's future with the leader of GV’s Digital Investing Team, Dave Munichiello, who has a long-standing history with AI and robotics.
Sept. 13, 2023
S4E7: Google DeepMind’s Clément Farabet on AI Reasoning
Our guest for Episode 7 is Dr. Clément Farabet, VP of Research at Google DeepMind. For the past 15 years, Dr. Farabet’s work has been guided by a central mission: figuring out how to build AI systems that can learn on their …
Sept. 6, 2023
S4E6: MIT’s James DiCarlo on Reverse-Engineering Human Sight with AI
In this episode, we’re joined by James DiCarlo, the Peter de Florez Professor of Neuroscience at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Director of the MIT Quest for Intelligence. Trained in biomedical engineering and med…
Aug. 31, 2023
Mapping the World of Smell to Broaden Diagnostics in Healthcare
In episode 5, we explore how machine learning helped create a map of odor and how that technology will train computers to smell. Anthony Philippakis visits Dr. Alex Wiltschko’s lab at Osmo, where scientists are dedicated to …
Aug. 23, 2023
Moravec’s Paradox and the Evolution of Surgical Robotics
For episode 4, we turn to surgical robots with the help of Dr. Catherine Mohr, President of the Intuitive Foundation, who played an integral role in developing the DaVinci surgical robot system.
Aug. 16, 2023
Computational Neuroscientist Dr. Thomas Reardon on Communication between Minds and Machines
In episode 3, we explore how humans will control computers in the future with Dr. Thomas Reardon. Dr. Reardon founded CTRL-Labs and is an early pioneer in exploring the relationship between humans and machines. Now at Meta’s…
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Alex Wiltschko
Alex Wiltschko is a neuroscientist, AI researcher, CEO of Osmo, and Entrepreneur in Residence at GV.
