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PHILOSOPHY
Stephen Wolfram, a renowned mathematician and scientist, has made significant contributions to his field.
His career, which started with publishing a scientific paper at just 15 and earning a doctorate by 20, includes creating Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha, and the Wolfram Language.
Because you know, he’s a genius.
Although he wasn’t initially interested in philosophy, Wolfram now sees its importance, especially when dealing with the challenges posed by advanced AI.
Wolfram believes that as AI becomes more integrated into our lives, the questions it raises are increasingly philosophical.
For example, deciding how AI should behave isn’t just a technical issue but also a moral one, requiring deep philosophical thinking.
He’s observed that many in the tech industry find it difficult to engage with these philosophical ideas.
However, Wolfram thinks that AI’s rise could lead to a “golden age” of philosophy, where traditional questions are considered in light of modern technology.
What you should know:
AI's growth is bringing philosophical questions to the forefront.
Including philosophical perspectives in AI development is crucial.
Combining liberal arts and technology is key to addressing AI's ethical challenges.
A philosophy lesson in the making
His conversations with students at Ralston College highlight his belief in the need to blend liberal arts with technology.
By revisiting classic texts like Plato’s “Republic,” Wolfram aims to explore how AI might influence future political and ethical thinking.
Watch this man being quoted in school books one day over AI’s influence. We’re witnessing history.
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On This Day
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AI IN SCIENCE
Recent X-ray analysis has reignited interest in the Shroud of Turin, with findings suggesting that the cloth might indeed date back to the time of Jesus Christ.
This discovery has enabled AI to create detailed images of what some believe could be the face of Christ.
Many Christians see the Shroud as the burial cloth of Jesus, with his face imprinted on it.
While a 1980s study claimed it was a medieval forgery, new X-ray dating places it around 2,000 years ago, close to Christ’s time, as reported in the Heritage Journal.
The key findings:
X-ray analysis points to the Shroud being 2,000 years old, matching Christ's era.
AI has produced lifelike images from the Shroud’s facial imprint, resembling classic depictions of Jesus.
The Shroud’s authenticity is still debated, with the Catholic Church remaining neutral.
2,000-year-old puzzle piece
AI-generated images from the Shroud’s facial impression closely match traditional depictions of Jesus, featuring shoulder-length hair and a beard.
Other AI versions show a man with chest wounds or deep-set blue eyes, adding to the intrigue around this relic.
Dr. Liberato de Caro, leading the X-ray study, argued that the results align with fabric samples from Masada, Israel, dated between 55 to 74 CE.
His team also found Middle Eastern pollen in the Shroud’s fibres, supporting the idea it came from that region, not Europe.
However, the study’s conclusions assume the Shroud was kept in stable conditions for centuries.
Given the ongoing debates, the Catholic Church has taken no official stance on its authenticity.
However, it has been revered by several popes, including Pope Francis, who prayed before it in Turin in 2015.
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