Smart Girl Dumb Questions

• Wait … How Does AI Work? with “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton

  We all pretend to understand AI but Dr. Geoffrey Hinton actually does. He’s been dubbed the “Godfather of AI” for half-century of work on machine learning and neural networks. So what does this Nobel Prize-winning Al Pacino make of our AI age? Is this an industrial revolution, or the start of something more alien? How does AI … even work? Is it more neuroplastic than a baby's brain? How far away is super intelligence? Can’t we just unplug the thing off like Jack Bauer in 24, or will it manipulate and blackmail us before we can do that? And, oh, are the Swedish meatballs served at the Nobel Prize reception actually tasty? AI, says Hinton is a “know-it-all,” but Nayeema definitely isn’t: she asks the “dumb” questions we all have about this new weird world of AI to Geoffrey Hinton, the Turing Award winner, 2024 Physics Nobel Laureate and Professor Emeritus at University of Toronto. In the process, we all get a lot smarter. HIT FOLLOW OR SUBSCRIBE to get AI Godfather, Part II where we learn if AI is alive like a weed or like a person and whether the future of humanity is cyborg. And please share this with your Mom, best friend or the “AI expert in your life” that may not get it at all. Make sure you’re following Nayeema and the show on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.  And please share  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing? (Nayeema on Matchmaker Maria's pod)

  What's with the boyfriend backlash? Should you have swiped right on Zohran? And are AI boyfriends our future? Today, we have a friendly feed drop to give you a taste of a convo Nayeema had on the fab pod of our former guest Maria Avgitidis. It's called Ask A Matchmaker and you can get the full convo and more episodes on Spotify or YouTube and check out her book, "Ask a Matchmaker", for the kinda tough love Nayeema loves! Send us your hot takes — or, better yet, your “dumb questions" - email [email protected]  Make sure you’re following Nayeema and the show on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Stay curious, stay hot!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Collective Genius? with Gen Z Mozart Jacob Collier

  What is Rhythm? Melody? Harmony? Do we all have these elements ingrained in us? Will AI make better music than humans can? What is a Weenus? And would Kendrick or Drake be a better collab? Five-time Grammy-winning musician Jacob Collier joins Nayeema to unpack the science and soul of sound. From Collier's early viral videos to performances with legends like Herbie Hancock to Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Jacob reveals what he’s learned about emotion, math, and meaning along the way – and how he turns live audiences into one giant choir (available as a plug-in for any musician to play with). Plus, Jacob breaks down why infinity plagues him and how low-fidelity and high-constraints can create unexpected magic. For more of this wiggly music, check out jacobcollier.com and his latest album, “Light for Days” music on Spotify or Apple. Send us your secrets — or at least your “dumb questions" [email protected]  Also the new season continues every week! Make sure you’re following Nayeema and the show on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Stay curious, stay hot!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• How Much Would You Pay for Love? with Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis

  If someone pays for love, is it easier to find? Does it twist the power dynamic? Do professional matchmakers take a Hippocratic Oath? And how long do they think you should wait before….? Fourth-generation matchmaker, Maria Avgitidis joins Nayeema to unpack the economics of love, from the 12 Date Rule to the $150,000 price tag of high-end matchmaking, and explore how dating has evolved from community introductions to algorithms and apps. Maria reveals why texting “doesn’t count,” why your mom is a better matchmaker than your best friend, and how your apartment may be keeping you single.   Plus, Maria shares the one “IKEA test” every couple should take before moving in together. For more Matchmaker Maria, check out her book and her podcast: Ask a Matchmaker. Send us your secrets — or at least your “dumb questions" - [email protected] Also the new season continues every week! Make sure you’re following Nayeema and the show on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Stay curious, stay hot!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Why Do People Run? with Olympian Alexi Pappas

  Olympian and author Alexi Pappas joins us this week to tackle one of Nayeema’s (and Neil deGrasse Tyson’s) pressing questions: Why are all these people running? What are they running from? Or where are they running toward? And do they just pee in their pants while running? Together the two friends unpack the science of athletic “peaking,” the power of the marathon, practical tips for your running form, and why run clubs are the new dating apps. From the origins of the marathon to post-Olympic depression, Alexi opens up about her journey, her mental health, and what it means to live life as a verb, not a noun. IMPORTANT: I want your “dumb questions" so please EMAIL ME: [email protected]  New episodes every Tuesday! Please sure you’re following Nayeema and the show on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Stay curious, stay hot!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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