Were Neanderthals Cannibals? + AI With Professor Avi Loeb

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

Treefort Media & Touchy Feely Films

History, Society & Culture, Science

4.9 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 November 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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🤖🔭😱 Join Paul and Stephen for a double feature that kicks off with a captivating letter from Bree, who’s asking a question that takes us back in time: What happened to the Neanderthals? Were they victims of cannibalism, or was it something else entirely? Then, as a bonus, they continue their mind-expanding conversation with Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb! Together, they dig into how artificial intelligence is reshaping our approach to the universe and the mysteries of the cosmos. Dr. Loeb explains how AI and machine learning are transforming astronomical research and even hints at the ethical and philosophical challenges AI might soon bring to light. From ancient mysteries to futuristic marvels, this episode is a journey through time, space, and thought that you won’t want to miss! Paul Giamatti is a Golden Globe award winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. Avi Loeb is a renowned astrophysicist and author of the groundbreaking books Extraterrestrial and Interstellar, exploring the scientific search for alien life. He is a Professor of Science at Harvard University, founding director of The Black Hole Initiative and has published over 700 research articles. 🤖🔭😱 ========= Make sure to follow us @chinwagpod 👉🏼 IG: https://www.instagram.com/chinwagpod/ Tik: https://www.tiktok.com/@chinwagpod Website: http://chinwagpod.fm YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chinwagpod Send your stories, Qs, or thoughts to 📧 questions [at] chinwagpod [dot] fm ========= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You know what that is.
0:07.0	An ice cold beer.
0:10.0	What's different?
0:12.0	It's Budweiser.
0:14.0	Food longer for a refreshing, smooth taste.
0:17.0	Like no other. Cheers today. smooth taste.
0:22.4	Like no other.
0:25.1	Cheers to that.
0:28.1	Budweiser, like no other.
0:29.6	Please drink responsibly.
0:54.6	For the facts, visit drinkaware Asma here. And we've got something special for you today.
0:56.2	It's a double feature.
0:59.0	First up, we're diving into the mailbag.
1:01.8	I believe we agreed to call it the wag bag.
1:03.6	But let's just go with the mailbag.
1:06.7	And it's a letter from a fellow wagger named Bree.
1:14.8	Then we have a little more from our fascinating chin wag with Harvard Harvard professor and astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb.
1:21.6	Dr. Loeb is just infinitely interesting, and we're going to be diving deep into artificial intelligence.
1:23.1	Let's jump in. I'm Paul Giamatti.
1:30.0	I am Stephen Asma.
1:31.9	Indeed, you are.
1:33.2	And, you know, we love getting the letters from you.
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