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The Reality Check

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  • Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
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  • TRC #687: Remembering Daniel Dennett
    Apr 22 2024

    This past Friday, April 19th, philosopher Daniel Dennett passed away at the age of 82. Throughout his life he has impacted many people through his work. On this week's show Darren shares some of his thoughts on this great man and gives an overview of a few of his books. Thank you Daniel Dennett.

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    15 mins
  • TRC #686: The Stanford Prison Experiment + Is AI Taking Over Creative Jobs?
    Apr 14 2024

    Adam looks at evidence that the popular Stanford Prison Experiment was not as well run as we've heard which raises concerns about the conclusions we make from it. Darren considers some recent events in the world of AI and wonders whether or not AI could soon be taking over some creative jobs.

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    33 mins
  • TRC #685: AI More Creative Than Humans? + Safe Solar Eclipse Viewing
    Mar 31 2024

    Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Creativity? Can an AI be more creative than a human? Darren looks at a study which attempts to answer this question. With the upcoming solar eclipse occurring in North America on April 8th, Adam examines the risk of staring at the sun and gives some tips on how to view an eclipse safely.

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    35 mins

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