Category Archives: Learning English
English Learning | Bill Gates: The 2021 60 Minutes interview
Bill Gates, the visionary entrepreneur, is renowned for helping bring about the digital revolution at Microsoft, a transformative event that sparked immense technological progress. However, beyond his iconic role at Microsoft, there is a looming climate disaster that Gates is deeply concerned about. Recognizing the urgency of this environmental challenge, Gates has sought to channel…
English Learning | AI Revolution| David Byrne | 60 Minutes
There is a revolution happening right now in the world of artificial intelligence. Are we ready for it? I am rarely speechless. I don’t know what to make of this. With rare access, we will show you what Google is developing and the questions they’re asking themselves. On my way, I will bring an apple…
English Learning | What to expect from quantum tech | Jack Hidary | WEF
The laws of quantum physics which govern how molecules interact with one another have helped us develop technologies that we now take for granted like lasers, MRI machines, and semiconductors. But we are now at the dawn of a new era of quantum computing. This is a very big leap forward for humanity. It’s a…
Learning English | “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton | Machines Could Take Over!
Whether you think artificial intelligence will save the world or end it, you have Jeffrey Hinton to thank. Hinton has been called The Godfather of AI, a British computer scientist whose controversial ideas helped make advanced artificial intelligence possible and so change the world. Hinton believes that AI will do enormous good, but tonight he…
English Learning: How we can think about tech | WEF
In the fast-paced world of technology, we find ourselves facing an array of innovations that often seem alienating and complex, with algorithms deeply intertwined in our lives. This moment presents a challenge, where the temptation is to oversimplify, categorizing these advancements as either good or bad. However, Professor Bell emphasizes the need for more nuanced…
English Learning: What is synthetic biology? | Amy Webb | WEF
Synthetic biology, a young science, is on the brink of a significant transformation. In the very near future, this science will make the leap that will literally change life as we know it. The question that arises is: How do we ensure that these changes are for the better? Life is becoming programmable, and it’s…
English Learning: The Truth About Inflation | UBS Economist Paul Donovan | WEF
Inflation is an economic bogeyman that haunted the world as the pandemic subsided, revealing the dire consequences of the war in Ukraine. Inflation is a highly complex beast, and the dreaded hyperinflation from history lingered in people’s memories like a ghost. “We are genetically programmed to remember negative consequences,” said Ahmed Dawoud, the renowned economist…
What is AI? | Computer scientist Stuart Russell | WEF
Over the last decade or so, opinions in economics have really shifted. The concept of AI taking our jobs, once seen as a distant possibility, has become a pressing concern. AI is a technology; it is not intrinsically good or evil, but its potential to disrupt traditional employment is undeniable. Governments now are waking up…