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The most intelligent mind of the 21st century may never enounce a single word. From childhood, we are taught to equate intelligence with language. A toddler’s progress is measured in words — ’mama,’ ...

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To estimate the weight of a rock, you pick it up. Is it rough, or smooth? You run a finger over it. We're constantly gathering information through our sense of touch, which is closely connected to how ...

Their collaboration at the intersection of technique and technology marks a significant moment in contemporary art history.

From shifting lines to impossible shapes, optical illusions reveal how easily our brains can be deceived. This documentary explains the science behind illusions and what they uncover about human ...

Before we debate whether AI can be conscious, we must confront a closer question: are we awake to our own agency before we hand it over to machines?