<description>&lt;p&gt;If AI can do everything from writing novels to designing proteins, what remains that only humans can do? What's the human advantage in a world where machines can outperform us at almost any measurable task? What does any of this have to do with Stephen King&amp;rsquo;s nightmares, Tom Cruise&amp;rsquo;s stunts, the first shoeshine caught on camera, the shortage of air conditioner repairmen, and why hyper-capable AI might actually&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;increase&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;the demand for unexpected jobs? Today we speak with author and technologist Andrew Mayne.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Ep132 "What will AI mean for the economy?" with Andrew Mayne

DEC 1, 202551 MIN
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

Ep132 "What will AI mean for the economy?" with Andrew Mayne

DEC 1, 202551 MIN

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If AI can do everything from writing novels to designing proteins, what remains that only humans can do? What's the human advantage in a world where machines can outperform us at almost any measurable task? What does any of this have to do with Stephen King’s nightmares, Tom Cruise’s stunts, the first shoeshine caught on camera, the shortage of air conditioner repairmen, and why hyper-capable AI might actually increase the demand for unexpected jobs? Today we speak with author and technologist Andrew Mayne.