Cool Things You Can Do With AI & Surprising Insight in Chance, Probability & Risk
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What is the surprising meaning of a common word?
So there is a word in the English language, a fairly common word, that actually means the opposite of what you think it means. Hi, welcome to another episode of Something You Should Know. When you hear the word overdrive, you think you know what it means. When you hear the phrase like kick it into overdrive, most people think it means something along the lines of warp speed or maximum power. And it means just the opposite. It's an automotive term that refers to a gear ratio higher than one to one. So after a certain speed is reached, that speed can be maintained with a minimum of engine effort and wear. So, in your car, overdrive gives you a more relaxed, efficient ride. The reverse definition has become so ingrained in people's mind that it is now an acceptable definition according to most dictionaries. And then there was the movie Maximum Overdrive, which helped continue the word's misuse. But technically, when you say, punch that baby into overdrive, what you're really saying is punch that baby into a leisurely cruising mode.
It sounds a lot less cool now that you know what it means. And that is something you should know. I will admit that I haven't dipped my toe too deep into the artificial intelligence waters. I've played around with ChatGPT and I've read a few articles and we've had guests on here talk about what AI is. But when I saw this book written by my next guest, I don't know, something clicked.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the surprising meaning of a common word?
2:54–5:05
2
What can AI do for your everyday life?
5:05–12:05
3
How does AI differ from search engines?
12:05–17:50
4
Can AI tools be used interchangeably?
17:50–38:55
5
What are some creative uses of AI?
38:55
6
How reliable are AI-generated answers?
29:45–45:31
7
How are AI tools rapidly evolving?
45:31–53:36
Speakers
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