Why Water Professionals Should Care about the Sustainable Development Goals
Explore the Sustainable Development Goals' impact on water professionals, focusing on Goal 6 for safe water and sanitation. Learn about global commitments, challenges, and how to get involved.
Community Wastewater Reuse with High Rate Algal Ponds
Innovative high rate algal pond technology for efficient wastewater treatment and reuse in small communities, offering faster turnaround and benefits for irrigation in dry regions.
Modern Mineralogy and Ancient Pots- The Archaeometry of Ceramics
Explore archaeometry of ceramics, blending mineralogy and archaeology to uncover ancient pottery production techniques and cultural insights through modern scientific analysis.
What Is Carbon Sequestration, Why Is It Important, and How Does It Work? - GEO GIRL
Explore carbon sequestration's importance in mitigating climate change, focusing on soil health, regenerative farming, and long-term storage methods like mineral weathering. Learn how to contribute to carbon reduction efforts.
Proposing a Robot Tax - Decoupling Economic Growth from Human Labor
Explore the concept of a ROBOT Tax to address AI-driven job displacement, its potential benefits for innovation and economic growth, and objections including implementation challenges and market distortion.
Copyright AI Art, Hidden Messages and Stolen Images
Explores copyright issues for AI-generated art, discussing hidden messages, unauthorized image use, and the importance of protecting digital creations in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and creativity.
Using Discrepancy Theory to Improve the Design of Randomized Controlled Trials - Daniel Spielman
Explore discrepancy theory's application in randomized controlled trials, enhancing experimental design and statistical analysis for more accurate and efficient research outcomes.
Steps Towards More Human-Like Learning in Machines - Josh Tenenbaum
Explore how machines can achieve more human-like learning through probabilistic programming, intuitive psychology, and simulation engines. Discover insights on core knowledge and one-shot learning in AI.
Modularity, Attention and Credit Assignment Computations - Anirudh Goyal
Explore modularity, attention, and credit assignment in computational models, focusing on complex generalization, independent mechanisms, and selective activation for improved learning and problem-solving.
Do Simpler Models Exist and How Can We Find Them? - Cynthia Rudin
Explore simpler, interpretable machine learning models and their advantages in criminal justice and beyond. Learn about the Rashomon set, decision trees, and strategies to combat overfitting.
Re-Imagining the Social Sciences in the Age of AI - March 4, 2020
Explore the intersection of AI and social sciences through expert talks on mate selection decision-making and human behavior as AI's next frontier, followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A.
Some Progress on Categorical Local Langlands - Linus Hamann
Exploration of categorical local Langlands correspondence, discussing recent progress, proofs, and implications for number theory and algebraic geometry.
Inside the Hologram - The Bulk Observer's Experience - Lampros Lamprou
Explore holographic principles, black holes, and the experience of bulk observers in this advanced physics lecture on quantum gravity and spacetime.
Instance-Hiding Schemes for Private Distributed Learning
Explore private distributed learning techniques, including instance-hiding schemes, cryptographic methods, and data augmentation, with insights on privacy laws and practical applications.
Black Metaphors - Cord Whitaker
Exploring medieval roots of modern racism, this talk examines how alt-right groups misuse medieval imagery and how understanding historical race-thinking can help combat contemporary racism.
How Will Artificial Intelligence Change Ethics? - Pedro Domingos
Explore AI's impact on privacy, fairness, work, ethics, warfare, governance, and social media, examining how it challenges our understanding of human uniqueness.
Toward a Causal Analysis of Generalization in Deep Learning - Behnam Neyshabur
Explore causal factors behind deep learning generalization, examining measures like path norm, flatness, and gradient noise to predict and understand model performance.
History of Science Lecture - Adelheid Voskuhl
Explore the historical interplay between technology, society, and politics, from medieval Europe to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, with insights on engineering and civil service.
Design Inspiration and Side Hustle with Holly Pixels
Explore graphic design inspiration, digital planning, and side hustle tips with Holly McCaig. Learn about lettering, illustration, and creating successful digital products for platforms like Instagram and Pinterest.
Bringing Hand Letterers Together at LetterWest with Becca Clason
Explore tactile lettering, stop motion, and creative community building with Becca Clason, founder of LetterWest conference and renowned designer.
How to Create a Goal Based Logo Design Brief with Ian Paget
Learn to create effective logo design briefs with expert Ian Paget. Discover goal-based techniques, gather crucial information, and develop a strategic approach to crafting memorable brand identities.