A Cognitive Revolution: From Language to AI

A Conversation with Tania Lombrozo

Homo sapiens was coined to refer to a new species, but it also described an unprecedented cognitive revolution within the animal realm, one that would lead to the invention of technology and scientific abstraction, alongside mythical thinking and representations of the divine. Disciplines such as archeology, evolutionary psychology, and cognitive science have shed new light on the human mind and the decisive role played by the use of language and metaphors in the development of religious belief and rationality. At the same time, they have raised new questions about the future of homo sapiens. Will the exponential development of generative AI systems transform the way we speak, think, and relate to one another? Do we need to tell new stories about what it means to be human?

Speakers

  • Steve Paulson Journalist and Executive Producer, TTBOOK
  • Tania Lombrozo Professor of Psychology, Princeton University

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Details

  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025
  • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

  • The Morgan Library & Museum
    225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

About This Series

Becoming Human: An Elusive Pursuit features Wisconsin Public Radio’s Steve Paulson in conversation with three leading thinkers who share their unique insights into ttackle the timeless yet elusive question of what it means to effectively realize our humanity.

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Highlights

  • Human Cognition vs. AI Feb 11, 2025 02:56 828
  • Outsourcing our Humanity to AI Feb 11, 2025 02:42 223
  • Can AI Ever Experience Emotion? Feb 11, 2025 03:17 974
  • What is an Ideal Believer Feb 11, 2025 02:50 186
  • The Human Art of Storytelling Feb 11, 2025 02:13 270
  • Storytelling: The Mind's QR Code Feb 11, 2025 01:31 122
  • Stories vs. Explanatory Narratives Feb 11, 2025 02:03 447
  • The Search for Meaning and Purpose Feb 11, 2025 02:22 186
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