Stephen Wolfram's 2025 AI predictions, Advice to SWEs to stay ahead of AI, and productivity HACKS
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In this episode, we welcome the legendary Stephen Wolfram, celebrated polymath and founder of Wolfram Research, known for his groundbreaking work in computational thinking and AI. At 65, Wolfram reflects on his prolific career, including publishing nine books and launching the Wolfram Institute. We delve into the productivity hacks that have enabled his tremendous output and discuss the importance of doing what you truly love. Wolfram shares his thoughts on AI, its current landscape, and the applications of machine learning in education and computational contracts. He also contrasts the vital skills of computational thinking with traditional educational paradigms, all while highlighting his experiences with industry greats like Richard Feynman and Steve Jobs. An insightful conversation that's a must-watch for tech enthusiasts, educators, and productivity seekers alike. Stephen's publications and books: https://www.stephenwolfram.com/ WolframAlpha: https://www.wolframalpha.com/ 💬 Have a question or want to see more content like this? Let us know in the comments below! ✅ Click here to subscribe to Codesmith now! / @codesmith ------ Our full time and part time immersive program is designed for brilliant people who want to break into tech. We have just released our stand alone AI/ML Booster pack (made by experts in the field) find out more at: https://www.codesmith.io 👩💻 Join Codesmith CSX, our FREE coding community here! Connect with peers, talk about tech, and learn to code for free at: https://csx.codesmith.io 📬 Want to learn about Codesmith’s latest graduate news and reports from our community? Subscribe to our newsletter here! https://www.codesmith.io/newsletter --------------- Welcome to the official YouTube channel for Codesmith! As an independent tech school, Codesmith has been a leader in outcomes within the tech space. Our barrier to entry is high and we deeply care about each and every student. Part of that dedication is ensuring our curriculum and pedagogy is both timeless but relevant while providing as much free content and educational material that we can. Our channel is focused on featuring some of the brightest engineers in tech as well as content exploring tech, the future of work and AI/ML. So, hit the subscribe button and turn on the notification bell so you won't miss any new videos! 🔔 --------------- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:15 Exploring Productivity and Focus 03:21 Balancing Simplicity and Complexity 04:16 Handling Stress and Decision Making 11:52 History of AI 23:37 The Future of Computational Contracts 27:38 Special Guest Appearance 28:43 Explaining Complex Concepts 28:57 Autonomy in Technology 29:35 Psychology of LLMs 30:31 Language Design and LLMs 32:11 Teaching and Learning in the AI Era 33:34 Computational Thinking in Education 34:16 Frustrations in Tech Adoption 34:56 The Role of Programmers and CTOs 35:22 Building Computational Foundations 36:28 Challenges in Computational Education 43:13 AI Tutors and Education Scalability 46:40 Future of AI Companionship 49:36 Advice for Engineers and Researchers 55:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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