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The Future of Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #40

Season 1 Episode 40 | 12m 21s

In the past 70 years electronic computing has fundamentally changed how we live our lives, and we believe it’s just getting started. From ubiquitous computing, artificial intelligence, and self-driving cars to brain computer interfaces, wearable computers, and maybe even the singularity there is so much amazing potential on the horizon.

Aired: 12/20/17
Extras
Today, we’re going to discuss some psychological considerations in building computers.
Today we’re going to talk about how computers understand speech and speak themselves.
Today we're going to talk about robots!
Today we’re going to talk about how computer science can support learning.
How do computers make decisions on the data they collect?
Today we’re going to talk about how computers see.
Today we're going to talk about hackers and their strategies for breaking into computer sy
Today we’re going to talk about how to keep information secret, and this isn’t a new goal.
Cybersecurity is a set of techniques to protect data against threats.
Today we’re going to discuss how 3D graphics are created and rendered for a 2D screen.
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Today, we’re going to discuss some psychological considerations in building computers.
Today we’re going to talk about how computers understand speech and speak themselves.
Today we're going to talk about robots!
Today we’re going to talk about how computer science can support learning.
How do computers make decisions on the data they collect?
Today we’re going to talk about how computers see.
Today we're going to talk about hackers and their strategies for breaking into computer sy
Today we’re going to talk about how to keep information secret, and this isn’t a new goal.
Cybersecurity is a set of techniques to protect data against threats.
Today we’re going to discuss how 3D graphics are created and rendered for a 2D screen.