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Cognitive Neuroscientist studying Speech and Hearing, at the MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge University. Co-director of Cambridge Language Sciences. London-based parent of twins. Cyclist. Sailor. Nerd.
A new #postdoctoral research position in #MotorControl of #speech and #reaching is available at #UW:
The real disgrace in UK's welfare bill is that so much of it is spent on people in work. We are subsidising jobs that do not pay enough to live on. If we genuinely made sure work paid a decent living, then we would not have such a high bill.
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@girlonthenet it’s surely not a coincidence that these two posts were side by side… the solution is now obvious!
@Garwboy but, did you actually do the running?
@emilymbender thank you. I’m looking forward to meeting you in Cambridge
The AI Con: In Conversation with Professor Emily M. Bender

Will new technology help to make the world a better place, or is AI just another tech bubble that will benefit the few?

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@emilymbender I think it’s actually July 16 in Cambridge (UK)…

I went to a talk lately that was mostly about something else, but the speaker came out with:

“If you only remember one thing from this talk, remember this. Everyone in this room who likes helping people, raise your hand.”

Every hand, or nearly every hand, went up.

“If you like asking other people for help, keep your hand up.”

Almost every hand went back down.

“As you can see, people like helping you. When you ask for help, you’re making them feel good, even if you don’t like asking.”

I’ve genuinely forgotten the rest of the presentation but I won’t forget that.