AI is undoubtedly one of humanity's greatest inventions, transforming industries and simplifying millions of lives. But as we see it evolve at lightning speed, inevitable questions arise: is this technology sustainable? Can we trust it to remain harmless? Let's find out, shall we?

Welcome to episode five of Now I Get It with Dr. Andy. Today, we explore the evolution and development of Artificial Intelligence. From Alan Turing's foundational ideas on computing to making computers behave like neural networks, we dive deep into the world of this fascinating technology created to mimic human intelligence.

Tune in and listen as I break down the mechanics of AI and explain why, due to its imbalanced cognitive functions, we must keep an eye on its evolution to ensure its ethical progress and use.

In this episode, you will learn:

• AI and its potential to mimic intelligent behavior (2:10)
• Using puzzles and rewards to train AI (9:00)
• Continuous functions, why they are so important (19:50)
• Can AI become the villain of our story? The dangers of imbalanced cognitive functions (29:30)
• What if AI develops an Inspector type of personality? (35:00)
• About the role of cognitive functions in AI development (44:10)

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Among the many critical formative inventions in human history, perhaps one of the most important is the concept of bartering and currency. With this system, humans have enabled themselves to spend more time doing things within their skill set while others do the same, creating a net surplus for everyone.

Welcome to episode four of Now I Get It with Dr. Andy. Today, I’m changing the pace a bit and turning our attention in a different direction. We’ll return to relationship talk soon enough, but for this episode, I want to explore the concepts around cryptocurrency.

Tune in and listen as I recount and expand on the history and evolution of currency, from barter systems to gold and silver and now the concept of cryptocurrency.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Silver and gold certificates came about for convenience (02:57)
• The point of a checking account is that instead of directly paying money, you give a promise that your bank will get to their bank (06:38)
• Fiat currency doesn’t adhere to the gold standard, so it is prone to manipulation (08:54)
• With a digital signature, you can have assets that were owned by the signature independently of whatever person had the information necessary to manipulate (17:56)
• If you set up a bank, then it's very easy for a government to shut you down (27:59)
• The amount of energy involved in mining the blockchain is a serious concern (31:54)

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Often, we treat others with a great deal more kindness and care than we treat ourselves—but this is a mistake. By putting our own needs last, we hinder our ability to actually be helpful and supportive to our loved ones.

Welcome to episode three of Now I Get It with Dr. Andy. Today, I’m talking about nurturing yourself and others. By simply treating ourselves the way we would someone else, we’re able to garner more empathy for others and less prone to burn out.

Tune in and listen as I explain all about the eight facets to the self and how we can use these teachings to nurture ourselves.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The scout is the part of our consciousness that pays attention to our senses (03:08)
• The keeper acts as a guardian, curator, and librarian, scanning and scouring our memories (05:28)
• The seer processes meaning—and symbolic meaning in particular (09:48)
• The sequencer puts things in line and orders what needs to happen first and what needs to happen later (11:47)
• The analyst tears things apart and figures out how they fit back together (13:35)
• The connector is a party animal that wants to spend quality time with loved ones (14:36)
• The unifier acts as the conscience—in order for connection, there are necessary standards (15:30)

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