Advertisement

Voice Computing

Long before it was technologically feasible, Star Trek was portraying a utopian future where any ...

Share this article

14.15 13 Apr 2019


Voice Computing



Share this article

14.15 13 Apr 2019


Long before it was technologically feasible, Star Trek was portraying a utopian future where any question could be immediately and accurately answered by the all seeing, all knowing computer.

Today that idea is closer to reality than any of the show’s writers could have foreseen. But is it really a good thing? How will one-shot answers affect how we absorb information and could this technology damage the depth of understanding we have of the world? 

James Vlahos, author of Talk To Me: Amazon, Google, Apple & The Race For Voice Controlled AI joins Jonathan to discuss.

As always, we have Newsround and Jonathan responds to all of your texts and tweets as well.


Read more about

Futureproof Jonathan Mccrea Knowledge Newstalk Science Silicon Valley Voice Computing

Related Episodes

The Bookshelf with Manchan Mag...

00:14:56

The Bookshelf with Manchan Magan

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:14:56


World Earth Day marks 55th yea...

00:08:57

World Earth Day marks 55th year

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:08:57


Does Dublin Bus need transport...

00:18:27

Does Dublin Bus need transport police?

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:18:27


Schools still under financial...

00:12:40

Schools still under financial pressure despite government schemes

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:12:40