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Steven Pinker shares his "relentless optimism" about human progress

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Steven Pinker shares his "relentless optimism" about human progress

If you follow the news closely, chances are your view of the state of the world is not super optimistic. From war in Ukraine to a warming planet to global poverty and hunger, there's plenty to get upset about. But what if things are actually getting...better? That's what Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker asks in his interview with Ian Bremmer for the latest episode of GZERO World.

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Why human beings are so easily fooled by AI, psychologist Steven Pinker explains

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Why human beings are so easily fooled by AI, psychologist Steven Pinker explains

One thing that is already clear about AI: people are going to confuse it with humans. It's already happening.

Is life better than ever for the human race?

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Is life better than ever for the human race?

Was the Beatles' Paul McCartney right - is it getting better all the time? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer and Harvard psychologist Stephen Pinker talk about human progress and how we define it.