Irrational phobias, earthquakes and mathematics

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Irrational phobias, earthquakes and mathematics

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May 23, 2024

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What kind of math formulas go into AI? What influences our biggest fears? And can humans acclimatise to every weather condition?Dr Karl and special guest Tom Crawford answer these questions and more, on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.

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May 23, 2024

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