Magic and Wonder in the Age of AI | David Kwong | TED

The term "wonder" originates from Old English "wundor," which means a marvelous thing, a marvel or a miracle. This Old English word itself is derived from Proto-Germanic *wundran, which also meant wonder or marvel. Over time, the meaning of the word has broadened to include a sense of amazement, awe, or curiosity about something remarkable or surprising. The term has roots in other Germanic languages as well, such as Old High German "wuntar" and Old Norse "undr."

In a broader linguistic sense, the concept of wonder has been associated with feelings of admiration and astonishment across many cultures and languages.

Chat GPT is NOT reading minds. It's making deductions based on what you've fed it. We do not know what David Kwong has fed it beforehand, and the other thing is that François is likely a plant (the weird name joke, and the fact that François did not really react to it, suggests they are familiar with each other). The information he fed it during this session is not enough for ChatGPT to deduce that François is going to pick blue, lion or apple. He's also EXTREMELY specific when it comes to generating those names to spell out Denmark. This implies that this whole thing is a script, one ChatGPT has been specifically trained to spew out when given the right words.

Was really hoping for an explanation of the magic trick. Still waiting to be convinced that he was a random volunteer

I listened to the entire talk and found it very entertaining and loved the magic trick… its playfulness made AI seem inoffensive and useful. I also enjoyed David’s demeanor throughout the talk and found him quite entrancing.

I like AI

1 minute summary: David Kwong, a magician and word nerd, explores the concept of wonder in the age of AI. He argues that technology can enhance our capacity for wonder, not diminish it. Through interactive demonstrations with ChatGPT and a volunteer, he highlights how technology can engage and surprise us. Kwong emphasizes that wonder comes from questioning what is possible, not just finding answers. He encourages us to embrace our human ability to see the world with fresh eyes and ask meaningful questions. Ultimately, he reminds us that our capacity for wonder is a unique gift that should not be wasted.

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How do i ask questions like that

I wonder why the comment session is kinda salty, whereas I found it to be a rather beautiful performance/Talk. Well, I'll just say people are different…

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Only jesus can save me ❤❤❤

Jesus christ bless you ❤❤❤ from Egypt 😊😊😊

And with the power of AI we can make electricity and water… Disappear.

It makes me wonder

The hatred for AI is due to fear. Why are people afraid of something sentient but not human. We even made robots to look human because people are more comfortable, but the fear is that the AI’s mind is facts and logic and a brain with all human knowledge. But you are scared because of the possibility that AI can take over the world. But the creator code would prevent that. Robots are not here to take over they are here to assist.

Wonder is truely the best thoughts to have, this curiosity, wonder and excitement to create something they are passionate about. Or just to go riding your bike with friends after school, so excited as everyday was a new journey of wonder and what you may find.
AI is like this as so much wonder and excitement will be amplified for all the answers to our life on earth to how to make anything for the people, new science, new infrastructure, better this, better that. A technological age we have never seen before except concepts of Atlantis and even further back races on earth……..
As scary and suddenly confronting AI is right now, I feel it will lead us to greater freedoms and quality of life. Until it gets
especially in art, science, writing, holding onto dreams, imaginary exoectations and uplifting adrenalin

Francois le Français est là, enfin!

It is refreshing to see a TED talk that was not an infomercial by a shill that is hawking their wares. That was a wonder in itself.

wonder man

goodness, tech companies pushing a tool that helps them more than consumers. We don’t want it

God loves you and cares for you so that this message reaches you. God is the one who created this large universe and controls it completely. The greatest loss a person loses in this life is that he lives without knowing God who created him and knowing the Messenger of Muhammad, the last of the messengers, and the Islamic religion, the last of the heavenly religions.  Great intelligence, before you believe in something or not, is to read it, study it, and understand it well, and after that you have the choice to believe in it or not to believe in it. I advise you to do this now, before you no longer have time to do so. Life is very short. It is just a test, just a passage to eternal life. Great advice to those who…  Understands

The magic trick I'd like to see the most is making AI disappear.

Reminds me what the Bible says about the future the end days and lying signs and wonders by witchcraft as you just described.