Shyam Sankar: The rise of human-computer cooperation

The video explores the evolution of human-computer interaction, starting with chess games where humans and machines cooperated to achieve superior results. It highlights J.C.R. Licklider's vision of human-computer symbiosis, emphasizing cooperation over competition. The video discusses applications beyond chess, such as protein folding and big data analysis, where human intuition plays a crucial role. It stresses the importance of designing processes that minimize friction between humans and machines, using case studies like the Sinjar documents and Haiti earthquake relief to illustrate the impact of this approach.

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