Demis Hassabis: The interview - DeepMind: The Podcast (S1, Ep8)

Selected as “New and Noteworthy” by Apple Podcasts, the highly-praised, award-nominated first season of "DeepMind: The Podcast" explores the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI). Join mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry as she meets world-class scientists and thinkers as they explain the foundations of AI, explore some of the challenges the field is wrestling with, and dives into the research that's led to breakthroughs like AlphaGo and AlphaFold. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, join our journey into the past, present, and future of AI.
In the final episode of the first season, Hannah meets CEO and Co-Founder of DeepMind Demis Hassabis to uncover the inspiration, foundations, and ambitions of DeepMind.
This special extended episode digs into his former life as a chess player, games designer, and neuroscientist and how his love of chess helped lead to VC funding. He also shares his vision for the future and why AI keeps him up at night.
“When you’re scrambling around in the dark in the unknown of science, any signpost is really valuable, and the brain is the only existence proof we have in the universe that intelligence is possible.”
#neuroscience #inspiration #artificialintelligence #scientificdiscovery #DMpodcast
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[@cavemancodeman9519]

That was mental, so clear, direct and probably true vision of what the future could be. I just love it how he believes in pubishing the findings too.

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

10:16

[@samvargas2868]

Thank you for this conversation! Demis, I would also be thrilled to see you on the AI podcast.

[@rowenab.747]

Always a treat when you have Demis on your podcast! Listening again!

[@peterszilvasi752]

"I think by sort of being an example, that will influence everybody else" - Demis Hassabis

[@mrknarf4438]

Hannah did a great job, I loved this podcast. Thank you so much!

[@entropica]

Great guy, fantastic interview. Anything more fascinating under the sun? Keep on with this type of podcast, Hannah!

[@alexwhb122]

Fantastic episode! Thank you for making these.

[@samthrimavithana8243]

Im from Srilanka and a Great follower of Demis .....Thanks so much....love his clarity

[@nervous711]

To say this podcast is gold would feel rather an understatement, it contains so many incredible insights about various topics, definitely not just about AI.

[@TheAIEpiphany]

It's funny how a science fiction writer such as Isaac Asimov had an enormous influence on this world. The fact that he influenced Demis's thoughts while he was still kid means he kind of a contributed to DeepMind in a big way, and thus to AlphaGo, AlphaFold and all the outputs that DeepMind's team had.

[@rajshah1384]

Great Podcast. This goes into my recommendation list.

[@supersnowva6717]

Finished this AI series podcast all at once. Is there a sequel? Really enjoyed this series. Thanks very much. Truly inspiring listening to Demis.

[@zyzzbodybuilding]

Love this podcast! I mean you released them all together. How am i supposed to sleep?

[@EconPoliticsProf]

This man is a total inspiration to me. He is what motivates me further to excel and get a PhD in computer science.

[@stahmd]

Very high quality podcast, thanks!

[@parakramchand2465]

Thanks for all the podcast Hannah. Are you coming up with a new podcast series?

[@leematthews6812]

Godel Escher Bach is probably my favourite book ever, nice (but probably not surprising) to hear Demis rates it.

[@MathPhilosophyLab]

Epic. Keep it up Demis!

[@59secondsdrawing]

Great podcast, thanks DeepMind!