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In this episode, Sebastian Borgeaud, a pre-training lead for Gemini 3 at Google DeepMind, discusses the landmark model's development, exploring the shift from "infinite data" to a data-limited regime, the importance of research taste, and the evolving landscape of AI pre-training and model capabilities.
A captivating conversation with Irving Finkel, a renowned curator at the British Museum, exploring the origins of writing, cuneiform script, ancient flood myths, the Royal Game of Ur, and the profound human drive to communicate, play, and preserve knowledge across millennia.
Joseph Loconte explores how World War I and World War II deeply shaped J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis's perspectives, infusing their literary masterpieces with moral weight, spiritual depth, and timeless themes of resistance, friendship, and redemption.
A deep dive into modern dating culture explores how influencers, media, and social dynamics are reshaping relationship perceptions, revealing complex evolutionary psychological motivations behind women's attitudes towards boyfriends and mating strategies.
Sir David Spiegelhalter shares insights on statistics, uncertainty, and the importance of communicating evidence transparently, drawing from his experiences in medical research, public health crises, and scientific communication. He emphasizes the need for resilience, taking calculated risks, and approaching complex challenges with an open mind that acknowledges limitations and seeks diverse perspectives.