The Naked Scientists Podcast

17 October 2017

The Countdown to Artificial Intelligence

What is artificial intelligence, or AI? Will it take my job? Is it dangerous? The Naked Scientists talk to Peter Clarke, Henry Shevlin, Simon Beard...

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Question of the Week

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Question of the Week

Are flies easier to swat if you move slowly?

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Jon wanted to know whether approaching a fly slowly makes them easier to swat. With...

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