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Modern WisdomFeb 20, 2020

#144 - Martin Schmalz - Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & China

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Notable books mentioned: business of big data, Super Intelligence by Nick Bostrom

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business of big data

The host discusses the complexities of integrating data science with economic theory to effectively predict future business models in the age of AI…

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Super Intelligence
Nick Bostrom

The host mentions 'Super Intelligence' to highlight the contrasting views on the future of AI, particularly the concept of artificial general intel…

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a popular book on statistics

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Martin Schmalz is a professor of Finance at Oxford University and an author. We're receiving constant warnings about the advent of Artificial Intelligence. And big data. And China. But how do all of these fit together? Expect to learn why your phone's GPS data on a night time is affecting your credit score, how the speed which you complete an online form in could change the price, where the REAL computing power behind AI is being deployed at the moment, and much more. Extra Stuff: Follow Martin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/martincschmalz Buy The Business Of Big Data - https://amzn.to/2HHg2Li Thank you to The Browser - https://thebrowser.com/ Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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  • The conversation centers on artificial general intelligence.
  • A second recurring theme is business models and AI.
  • Referenced books include business of big data and Super Intelligence by Nick Bostrom.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Business executives and data scientists and listeners interested in AI and its future implications.

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Best for Business executives and data scientistsOften cited around business models and AI

The speaker mentions that there was no book out there addressing the structured thought about business models in the age of AI, which is why they wrote one.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Business executives and data scientists
Key quote: there was no book out there, which is why we wrote one.
The host discusses the complexities of integrating data science with economic theory to effectively predict future business models in the age of AI. They mention the book 'Business of Big Data' as a resource that addresses the lack of structured thought in this area.
ASIN: 0995529582
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Super Intelligence
Nick Bostrom
Best for listeners interested in AI and its future implicationsOften cited around artificial general intelligence

The speaker recommends reading 'Super Intelligence' by Nick Bostrom to understand how artificial general intelligence might come about.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: listeners interested in AI and its future implications
Key quote: everyone who's listening, who really, really wants to kind of get a good grasp of how artificial general intelligence might come about should read Super Intelligence by Nick Bostrom.
The host mentions 'Super Intelligence' to highlight the contrasting views on the future of AI, particularly the concept of artificial general intelligence. They emphasize that while the media often romanticizes AI, understanding its implications requires a deeper dive into Bostrom's work.
ASIN: B00LPMFE9Y
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Best for Readers interested in statistics and data analysisOften cited around popular book on statistics

He wrote a popular book on statistics. And I always thought that was an oxymoron, but he somehow managed to pull that off.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in statistics and data analysis
Key quote: I always thought that was an oxymoron, but he somehow managed to pull that off.
The host mentions a popular book on statistics to highlight the author's ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging. This reference serves to illustrate the collaborative relationship between the host and the co-author, emphasizing their shared background and mutual respect.

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