#141 AI Assisted Causal Inference, with Sam Witty

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Takeaways:

• Causal inference is crucial for understanding the impact of interventions in various fields.
• ChiRho is a causal probabilistic programming language that bridges mechanistic and data-driven models.
• ChiRho allows for easy manipulation of causal models and counterfactual reasoning.
• The design of ChiRho emphasizes modularity and extensibility for diverse applications.
• Causal inference requires careful consideration of assumptions and model structures.
• Real-world applications of causal inference can lead to significant insights in science and engineering.
• Collaboration and communication are key in translating causal questions into actionable models.
• The future of causal inference lies in integrating probabilistic programming with scientific discovery.

Chapters:

05:53 Bridging Mechanistic and Data-Driven Models

09:13 Understanding Causal Probabilistic Programming

12:10 ChiRho and Its Design Principles

15:03 ChiRho’s Functionality and Use Cases

17:55 Counterfactual Worlds and Mediation Analysis

20:47 Efficient Estimation in ChiRho

24:08 Future Directions for Causal AI

50:21 Understanding the Do-Operator in Causal Inference

56:45 ChiRho’s Role in Causal Inference and Bayesian Modeling

01:01:36 Roadmap and Future Developments for ChiRho

01:05:29 Real-World Applications of Causal Probabilistic Programming

01:10:51 Challenges in Causal Inference Adoption

01:11:50 The Importance of Causal Claims in Research

01:18:11 Bayesian Approaches to Causal Inference

01:22:08 Combining Gaussian Processes with Causal Inference

01:28:27 Future Directions in Probabilistic Programming and Causal Inference

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