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Why the future is human ... plus AI | Sal Khan and Esther Perel
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As AI reshapes work, school and love, what part of being human can't a machine take over? In a wide-ranging conversation, psychotherapist Esther Perel and TED's vision steward Sal Khan provide their unique takes on the answer. From personalized learning and AI companions to "emotional capitalism" and the rituals we create to live with uncertainty, the two explore if we're getting better at living or just getting better at optimizing. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world.) Vote for our show in the Signal Awar...
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You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day. I'm your host, Elise Hugh. We're back with the next episode of our original series, TED Intersections.
The show features unscripted conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world. As AI reshapes work and daily life and just about everything, at a speed that's hard to keep up with.
We keep circling back to a question many of you may be wondering. What part of being human can't a machine take over? There's one answer that's surprising because it's showing up in an unexpected place, the job market.
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