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World Service,25 Oct 2006,26 mins

Computers Get Clever

Culture Shock

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The problem with 'intelligent technology' is that it doesn't know when to leave us alone. But 'augmented cognition' may change all that... Also on the programme: As Harvard et al re-think about their entrance criteria, what's causing the backlash against meritocracy.

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