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AI, the Brain, and Our Future | Dr.Beren Millidge | TEDxMiami
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-19 16:03
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Dr. . Baron Millage. Within the next few decades, it seems likely that humanity will succeed at building artificial minds and that these minds will rapidly come to outstrip our own intelligence across almost every task.This prospect is both inspiring and terrifying. Artificial intelligence will be one of the greatest inventions that humanity has ever made and also potentially its last. If we succeed, we will have solved deep questions that go right to the heart of the hu ...
Why the History We Tell Shapes Our Brain | Omar Soliman | TEDxUBC
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-03 15:05
Main Argument - History is not an objective record but a narrative shaped by selective memory, influencing our perception and understanding of the world [15][39] - The brain actively curates reality, and historical narratives significantly shape our brain's wiring and perception [19][21] - The exclusion of critical voices and contributions from certain communities leads to feelings of alienation and demotivation [27][32] Key Insights - The story of Ibn al-Nafis's discovery of pulmonary circulation centuries before William Harvey highlights the erasure of certain historical contributions [9][11] - The brain's capacity is vast, holding approximately 250 万 gigabytes of memory, equivalent to 9,700 iPhone 16s, costing $1090 万 [17] - Exposure to information reinforces neural connections, shaping perception based on historical narratives [21][22] Call to Action - Individuals should seek out and share their own stories to challenge existing narratives and promote inclusivity [35][37] - Sharing diverse stories rewires brains, inspires innovation, and creates a positive cycle of progress [37][38] - It is a collective responsibility to ensure that every story has a place in history, acknowledging contributions from marginalized communities [40][33]