Tag: Artificial Intelligence

The concept of the human brain. The right creative hemisphere versus the left logical hemisphere. Education, science and medical abstract background.

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Joe McDonald
Date
July 17, 2026

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive psychology, Psychology, reason, Technology, thinking}

How Cognitive Principles Can Inform Better Technological Design

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July 17, 2026

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The age of AI is upon us and is already changing the way we conduct our lives. What is the optimal division of tasks between humans and machines? On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks welcomes psychologist Dr. Joe McDonald to the podcast to explore the relationship between cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. McDonald is an expert in cognitive psychology and human factors research. He is the CEO and Principal at Jumpseat Research, a firm that applies cognitive science principles to improve technology design and user experiences. Dr. McDonald has over 15 years of experience in this field, holds a PhD in Human Factors from Georgia Tech, and is passionate about empowering people through technology.

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Don Barger
Date
July 1, 2026

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Don Barger, Faith, global missions, global outreach, llm, oral culture, oral tradition, orality, religion, Robert J. Marks, storytelling}

Beyond the Written Word: AI’s Role in Reaching Oral Cultures

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July 1, 2026

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AI is having impact everywhere. But what about global outreach initiatives? And specifically Christian missions? How are those in the mission field using artificial intelligence? On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks and co-host Jonathan Swindell welcome Dr. Don Barger to the show. Barger is the Director of Innovation and Artificial Intelligence at the International Mission Board. Don works with new technology, especially AI, and helps people use it in smart and responsible ways. He thinks a lot about how AI can help in real-life situations, especially in global missions. He also understands the limits of AI and what it cannot do. In this conversation, we’ll discuss how AI is changing the world, how AI should be used responsibly in global outreach initiatives to other cultures and peoples, and what it all means for the future.

Global economic bubble showing banks, AI, bitcoin, gold, real estate, and stock market icons inside a fragile sphere. An overvalued financial system and the risk of worldwide economic collapse.

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Gary Smith
Date
June 19, 2026

Tagged
AGI, AI Chatbot, AI models, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Gary Smith, gemini, large language models, llm, Robert J. Marks}

Mind Over Models: An Economist’s Take on AI Speculation

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June 19, 2026

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In this bingecast installment of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks welcomes economics professor and author Gary Smith to discuss the hype around artificial intelligence and its impact on the market. Smith is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Economics at Ponoma College and a frequent contributor to Mind Matters News. Smith argues that generative AI, embodied in services like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, exhibits many characteristics of past market bubbles, including excessive hype, lack of profitability, and unrealistic expectations. Smith holds that generative AI models have limited practical economic value. They may be good at finding statistical patterns but struggle to distinguish meaningful, useful correlations from coincidental ones. Smith describes the fundamental challenge of teaching machines true understanding that goes beyond mere pattern recognition. A number of examples and stories are shared throughout.

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Donald Wunsch
Date
June 3, 2026

Tagged
AGI, AI, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Artificial Intelligence, Donald Wunsch}

Donald Wunsch on the Limits of AI and Why It Matters

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June 3, 2026

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The hype around AI is reaching fever pitch these days. But never mind predictions of future AI potential. What can it actually do and not do today? On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks welcomes Dr. Donald C. Wunsch II to the show for a long-form, wide-ranging conversation about what AI can actually do today—and the very real risks and responsibilities that come with it.

Man statue in the act of thinking. Ancient Roman Julian the Jurist statue made at the end of 19th century in front of the Old Palace of Justice in Rome (Black and White with copy space)

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Selmer Bringsjord
Date
March 20, 2026

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, human mind, integrative information theory}

Why Logic and Cognition Set Us Apart from Machines

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March 20, 2026

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Is consciousness the exclusive domain of human beings? Proponents of a view known as integrative information theory argue that AI will eventually achieve that same level of consciousness as systems build up and integrate more knowledge in the future. On this archive episode of Mind Matters News, guest host Pat Flynn welcomes Dr. Selmer Bringsjord to discuss some of the flaws in this theory as well as a possible alternative.

Businesspeople meet in the metaverse for a project presentation using VR 360 goggles - Combining business and technology in the virtual world

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Peter Biles
Date
March 20, 2026

Categorized
Technology

Tagged
apple, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, metaverse, social media, Technology}

Meta Retreats from the Metaverse

_{While Meta is scaling back on the metaverse, it is reportedly switching focus to artificial intelligence.} _{Peter Biles
March 20, 2026

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Technology}

The ambitious project never paid its expected dividends. Consumers simply weren’t as interested in these VR headsets as Zuckerberg thought they would be.

Machine learning and cognitive computing - 3d rendering

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Georgios Mappouras
Date
March 4, 2026

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, functional information, Giorgios Mappouras, intelligence, Turing Test}

Beyond Imitation: Testing for True Artificial General Intelligence

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March 4, 2026

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On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, join host Robert J. Marks as he sits down with Dr. Giorgios Mappouras for a deep dive into the philosophical and technical boundaries that define the gap between human minds and silicon machines. The pair look at why the classic Turing Test is no longer a sufficient measure of machine intelligence in the age of large language models. They explore Giorgio’s proposal for a more rigorous framework that can better evaluate AI’s abilities.

A young person engages with a virtual reality headset, interacting with an AI chatbot interface, set against a vibrant blue background, showcasing technology potential. XDMCP

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Peter Biles
Date
February 20, 2026

Categorized
Artificial Intelligence

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Featured, social media, Technology}

Are Young People Getting Tired of AI?

_{A new article suggests teens are not universally excited about the blossoming technology} _{Peter Biles
February 20, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence}

Julie Jargon wrote an interesting piece for The Wall Street Journal about teen attitudes towards AI and found that their view of it isn’t so optimistic as many might assume.

generative AI. Modern robots take over human jobs in the office

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Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks
Date
January 15, 2026

Tagged
AGI, Artificial Intelligence, Cognition}

Will AI Make the World Better or Worse?

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January 15, 2026

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If computers and AI took over the world, would we even notice? Today, host Robert J. Marks ponders this question as he continues his conversation with Dr. Donald Wunsch about his experiences with AI and his recent article in the IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine on artificial general intelligence. In Part 4 of the discussion, Dr. Wunsch argues that computers have Read More ›

AGI Artificial general Intelligence Futuristic AI robotic head in a lab setting

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Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks
Date
January 8, 2026

Tagged
AGI, Artificial Intelligence}

Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Hype, Limitations, and Ethics

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January 8, 2026

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On this episode of Mind Matters News, our conversation continues with Dr. Donald Wunsch on his experiences with AI and his recent article in the IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine about artificial general intelligence. He first reminds us why Artificial General Intelligence is a problematic term and why AGI is very unlikely to arrive by 2030, as some people estimate. Wunsch Read More ›

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Peter Biles
Date
January 2, 2026

Categorized
Artificial Intelligence, Arts & Culture

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Technology}

In 2026, Real Artistry Will Help Brands and Businesses

_{2025 was AI's big year. Will 2026 follow suit, or will the scales start to balance?} _{Peter Biles
January 2, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence, Arts & Culture}

Enter Porsche, the car company, and it’s advertisement, contrasting with Coca-Cola, shows the time-tested beauties of hand-drawn and CGI animation.

3D Rendering of binary tunnel with led leading light. Concept for data mining, big data visualization, machine learning, data discovery technology, customer product analysis.

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Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks
Date
December 18, 2025

Tagged
Ai Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning}

Dr. Donald C. Wunsch: A Level-Headed Approach to AI’s Promise and Peril

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December 18, 2025

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In today’s episode, host Robert J. Marks begins a multi-episode conversation with Dr. Donald C. Wunsch II, endowed professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology and director of the Kummer Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems. Dr. Wunsch has spent decades working on the intersection of engineering AI and real world systems with Read More ›

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Peter Biles
Date
December 12, 2025

Categorized
Artificial Intelligence

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Elon Musk, Technology, Time Magazine}

AI Developers Named Time’s “Person of the Year”

_{The decision drew a lot of criticism.} _{Peter Biles
December 12, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence}

On the cover of the magazine issue, tech giants including Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg are pictured sitting on a construction beam.

ai copywriting bot using chatgpt for content creation artificial intelligence concept 3d illustration

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Peter Biles
Date
December 9, 2025

Categorized
Artificial Intelligence

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Consciousness, Google, Technology}

New ChatGPT Ads Assume People Can’t Think for Themselves

_{ChatGPT wants to do it all for you.} _{Peter Biles
December 9, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence}

This sort of thinking assumes that modern people are no longer intelligent enough to do the things that former generations easily managed.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) is revolutionizing industries by enhancing efficiency,accuracy,innovation.In manufacturing,AI-driven automation optimizes production lines,reduces downtime,increases output

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Brian Krouse, Joseph Green, and Robert J. Marks
Date
December 4, 2025

Tagged
Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, Minding the Brain (book)}

Exploring Consciousness in Human and Artificial Intelligence

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December 4, 2025

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Today on Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse conclude their four-part conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on the limitations of modern neuroscience. Green is author of a chapter in the volume Minding the Brain called “On the Limitations of Cutting-Edge Neuroscience.” In today’s final segment, the discussion centers on comparing different models of consciousness, including panpsychism and Read More ›

Close-up of a silicon wafer on a circuit board.

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Caitlin Cory
Date
November 20, 2025

Categorized
Business and Finance, Technology

Tagged
Andrew Mayne, Artificial Intelligence, George Gilder, microchip, Superabundance (book 2022), wafer scale}

George Gilder: Wafer Scale Tech Will Have Smartphone’s Impact

_{However, in his COSM 2025 fireside chat with bestselling author Andrew Mayne, he conceded that it is a disruptive technology and many are hesitant to make the leap} _{Caitlin Cory
November 20, 2025

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Business and Finance, Technology}

Mayne noted that many college students today are more entrepreneurial-minded than in the past. They’re turning their anxiety about the future into productivity.

Chatbot AI Artificial Intelligence technology virtual conversation assistant support mobile smart phone online application chatting with customer service automatic answering. 3d rendering.

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Peter Biles
Date
October 14, 2025

Categorized
Artificial Intelligence

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Consciousness, Human exceptionalism, mental health, relationships, Technology}

AI Psychosis and the Need for Human Exceptionalism

_{I pronounce you husband and chatbot?} _{Peter Biles
October 14, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence}

AI is a tool with certain potentials and limits across various fields, but basic anthropological confusion can do a lot of damage. What happens when AI programs cease to be seen as mere tools, meant to used in limited ways and used wisely, and are considered “persons?” It sounds silly to pose the question, but that’s where we are. Futurism writer Frank Landymore reports on an Ohio legislative measure to ban human-AI marital unions. The bill must be intended to be preventative, since AI bots and programs aren’t recognized as legal persons (yet), but it speaks to a cultural trend that, if undealt with, could blow out of proportion. Landymore writes, Popular chatbots are capable of being eerily lifelike, effortlessly Read More ›

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Peter Biles
Date
October 4, 2025

Categorized
Surveillance, Technocracy

Tagged
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Britain, data, Digital ID cards, Keir Starmer, Larry Ellison, Oracle, Technology}

Are Digital ID Cards and AI Surveillance on the Horizon?

_{The man who believes AI-surveillance is in our future is about to have even more influence over social media and its algorithms} _{Peter Biles
October 4, 2025

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Surveillance, Technocracy}

Most Americans can’t fathom that an unsavory social media post could earn them a knock on their front door a day later. But that’s happening in Europe on a near daily basis.

Financial technology concept with humanoid robot analyze stock market

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Georgios Mappouras and Robert J. Marks
Date
September 11, 2025

Tagged
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT}

Turing Test 2.0: A Better Way to Test Machine Intelligence?

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September 11, 2025

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On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks speaks with Dr. Georgios Mappouras about his proposal for a more rigorous test for measuring artificial intelligence. Mappouras argues that the original Turing Test is not enough to determine true intelligence in AI systems, as it focuses too much on simulating human-like conversation rather than demonstrating genuine understanding and problem-solving Read More ›

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Peter Biles
Date
August 27, 2025

Categorized
Arts & Culture

Tagged
Artificial Intelligence, Books, Culture, Freddie Sayers, James Merriott, Jared Henderson, Literacy, Literature, Reading, Times, UnHerd}

Declining Literacy Rates and What Happens Next

_{Are we being alarmist or is literacy really on a lifeline?} _{Peter Biles
August 27, 2025

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Arts & Culture}

Whatever one’s opinions regarding solutions for declining literacy rates, people can always start to brew change in their own lives and communities.