As the century turns 21, five essayists offer their personal appraisals and advice. Brian Christian addresses his reflections to Artificial Intelligence. He identifies its developmental milestones in the twenty first century and sees its coming of age as posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human.
"In adulthood you become part of society. And that means learning how to get along. How to contribute. How to be a functional part of the whole.
Brian Christian is an American author, poet and programmer. His books include "Algorithms to Live By" and his new publication, "The Alignment Problem".
Producer: Sheila Cook Show less