Bridging the Gaps: A Portal for Curious Minds

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Date Title & Description Contributors
2022-07-19

  “The Case Against Reality” and The Hard Problem of Consciousness with Professor Donald Hoffman

What is the true nature of reality? Does the objective reality reported back by our senses paint a complete picture of the true reality? Is it possible that the world we see is not objective reality and it is just an interface to a deeper, true reality... 		  Dr Waseem Akhtar author
2022-06-27

  Augmented Thinking: The New Convergence of Art, Technology, and Science with Professor Julio Ottino

We live in an age of increasing complexity and uncertainty. We live in a time when humanity faces extremely complex challenges. Our ability, or lack thereof, to create solutions to such extremely complicated challenges may determine our long-term survi... 		  Dr Waseem Akhtar author
2022-06-04

  “Machines like Us: TOWARD AI WITH COMMON SENSE” with Professor Ronald Brachman

There is a consensus among the researchers in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning that today’s artificial intelligence systems are narrowly focused, are designed to tackle specialised tasks and cannot operate in general settings. ... 		  Dr Waseem Akhtar author
2022-05-19

  “The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds” with Professor Christopher Mason

We are the only known species that understands species go extinct. We also understand that climate calamity, apocalyptic war, or the demise of the sun in a few billion years will all inevitably bring life on Earth to an end. So it is extremely importa... 		  Dr Waseem Akhtar author
2022-05-13

  "The Joy of Science" with Professor Jim Al-Khalili

Can living scientifically empower us to navigate the complexities of today’s complex and unpredictable world? Can the joy of critical thinking and the effectiveness of the scientific method assist us in making better decisions? Can living a more ration... 		  Dr Waseem Akhtar author
2022-05-01

  "Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans" with Professor Melanie Mitchell

Recent developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence are fascinating as well as terrifying; there are extravagant promises as well as frustrating setbacks; there is great progress in narrowly focused AI applications, and there is lack of progres... 		  Dr Waseem Akhtar author
2022-03-31

  The End of Astronauts, Robotic Space Missions and Our Future on Earth & Beyond with Prof Martin Rees

Human space exploration is challenging as well as fascinating. However, the excitement of space flight for astronauts comes at a high cost and is riddled with danger. As our robot explorers become more capable, governments and corporations must conside... 		  Dr Waseem Akhtar author
2022-03-17

  "Spark: The Life of Electricity and the Electricity of Life" with Professor Timothy Jorgensen

When we think about electricity, we most often think of the energy that powers various devices and appliances around us, or perhaps we visualise the lightning-streaked clouds of a stormy sky. But there is more to electricity and “life at its essence is... 		  Dr Waseem Akhtar author
2022-02-27

  Asking Better Questions for Problem Solving, Innovation and Effective Leadership with Hal Gregersen

Every problem or issue raises new questions, which must be correctly answered in order to address the problem or resolve the issue. What if we could get a better answer to our most troublesome problem—at work or at home—just by altering the question? I... 		  Dr Waseem Akhtar author
2022-02-12

  On Public Communication of Science and Technology with Professor Bruce Lewenstein

From the museums of the fifteenth century, to the public lectures of Michael Faraday in the nineteenth century, and to various science fairs & festivals of the twenty-first century, public engagement of science has evolved immensely. Public engagem... 		  Dr Waseem Akhtar author