In this episode, we will discuss Amara's law: “We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.” Why do we make this conceptual error and what are its implications? We will also look at artificial intelligence and flaws of science communication.   

Sources:

https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780191826719.001.0001/q-oro-ed4-00018679

https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2017/history-artificial-intelligence/

https://www.gartner.com/en/research/methodologies/gartner-hype-cycle