Jon Krohn takes on a listener's challenge to explain his work in data science to his 94-year-old grandmother, Annie. This heartwarming conversation covers what data is, the role of a data scientist, and breaks down artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI) in simple terms. The episode provides a fresh take on how to communicate complex topics to a lay audience, offering both clarity and insight.



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816: Explaining AGI to a 94-Year-Old

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