Guest Thinkers — August 16, 2010

Tonight @ UW-Madison: What’s Next for Science Communication?

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I am in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin today to give this lecture at 7pm on campus. The talk is free and open to the public.

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Life

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As the world warms, trees in forests such as those in Minnesota will no longer be adapted to their local climates. That’s where assisted migration comes in.

An AI-generated illustration of a man sitting at a desk, accompanied by thought-provoking poetry.

Thinking

Can AI write authentic poetry?

Cognitive psychologist and poet Keith Holyoak explores whether artificial intelligence could ever achieve poetic authenticity.

A beach along the Great Lakes with waves crashing over rocks and sand.

The Past

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Neuropsych

The growing link between microbes, mood, and mental health

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Business

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