Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

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People in early 20th-century attire gather outside a building, as an intriguing green geometric pattern overlays the scene. This blend of classic and modern elements evokes the innovative spirit of AI art.

High Culture

The cinematograph, the “noematograph,” and the future of AI art

Hugo-winning author Ken Liu explores what early cinema and Chinese poetry can teach us about AI’s potential as a new artistic medium.

Intricate 3D red maze with vertical walls, viewed from an angle, showing complex pathways and geometric design.

Smart Skills

You’re not lost. You’re just following someone else’s map.

Those who know who they are — and what they truly value — refuse to compromise their authentic direction to placate others.

Business

How the right kind of sports analytics can transform business thinking

Whether it’s LeBron’s shooting patterns or your corporate AI strategy, actionable insights are the key to turning data into meaningful results.

Starts With A Bang

JWST shocks the world with colliding neutron star discovery

From LIGO, there weren’t enough neutron star-neutron star mergers to account for our heavy elements. With a JWST surprise, maybe they can.

A person sits on a sidewalk near an escalator entrance, next to an overturned shopping cart on a metal grate.

The Present

Can science solve the poverty problem?

An evidence-based policy movement is arming the fight with tools and programs that are more effective than ever before.

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