AI Translating Babies’ Cries, Being Suckered by the Barnum Effect, and City of Lies and Truth

Learn about how scientists are using artificial intelligence to translate babies’ cries; test your skills with the City of Lies and Truth logic puzzle; and learn how to avoid falling prey to a common psychological phenomenon called the Barnum effect.

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In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

• Scientists Are Translating Babies' Cries with Artificial Intelligence — https://curiosity.im/2Xq5FFp
• Can You Solve the City of Lies and Truth Logic Puzzle? — https://curiosity.im/2Xq5wSn
• The Barnum Effect Is Why You Think Horoscopes and Fortune Cookies Were Meant Just for You — https://curiosity.im/2XkGBzC

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-translating-babies-cries-being-suckered-by-the-barnum-effect-and-city-of-lies-and-truth

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