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In this video, we will explore how artificial intelligence, or AI, can help design and manage urban environments that are more efficient, sustainable, and livable. We will also look at some of the challenges and opportunities that AI poses for urban planning and development.
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0:01 AI designs a city
08:03 Could we live in an underwater city?
13:14 How an octopus’ brain is similar to yours
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0:01 AI designs a city
08:03 Could we live in an underwater city?
13:14 How an octopus’ brain is similar to yours
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00:00Have you ever wondered how cool buildings of the future are going to look?
00:03Well, hold on tight because artificial intelligence is here to revolutionize the world of architecture.
00:09AI is a great sidekick.
00:12It can give the architects incredible new tools to create mind-blowing structures
00:16that are not only stunning, but also eco-friendly and super efficient.
00:21So let's check what our beautiful future might look like.
00:24First of all, you know how cities can get crazy busy and overwhelming, right?
00:28Well, guess what?
00:30AI is here to save the day and make our cities super smart.
00:33Imagine you're cruising down the road in your flying car.
00:36Yes, we'll have those.
00:38Thanks to AI, the traffic flows like a dream.
00:42No more endless gridlock.
00:44The city knows where the most likely crime spots are and takes proactive steps to keep us safe.
00:49It's like having superheroes on every corner.
00:52And hey, forget about trash piling up.
00:54AI makes sure waste is managed efficiently, keeping our city clean and fresh.
00:58They can act as a city manager who can optimize everything from traffic to safety and even waste disposal.
01:04They can analyze tons of data from all sorts of places like sensors and social media.
01:10With all that information, they can help city planners make brilliant decisions that make our lives better.
01:15Okay, so you stroll down the street and your eyes are instantly captivated by an extraordinary building.
01:21It's futuristic curves and features make it stand out from the rest.
01:25And it not only catches your eye, but also gives Mother Nature a high five.
01:29You might think it was designed by a genius architect, but little do you know it was actually a collaboration
01:34between humans and artificial intelligence.
01:37Imagine having a super smart design buddy who can whip up thousands of incredible building ideas in a blink of
01:43an eye.
01:44That's what AI-assisted design software does for architects.
01:48It can generate and assess a ton of design options.
01:51They take into account stuff like the best materials to use and the perfect placement for the building.
01:56Also, by analyzing data and crunching numbers, algorithms can help optimize the building's design.
02:03They can ensure it minimizes energy usage, conserves water, and manages waste like a pro.
02:09Every building strives to reduce costs, save energy, and promote a better world.
02:15The result? Architectural masterpieces that are both jaw-droppingly beautiful and super practical.
02:21The cityscape of the future will be dotted with these awe-inspiring structures.
02:27Oh, but that wasn't impressive enough for you?
02:29Well, how about a stunning, futuristic building that seems to defy gravity?
02:34It's not made of traditional bricks and mortar, oh no.
02:38This marvel was created using the powers of 3D printing.
02:42With the help of AI, architects designed every intricate detail and fed all the important data,
02:48like what materials to use and how the site conditions might affect the structure.
02:52AI algorithms worked their magic to optimize the design,
02:56making it both breathtakingly beautiful and rock-solid.
03:003D printing is basically like having a magical machine that can create
03:04awesome structures straight out of a sci-fi movie.
03:07And AI jumps in to make sure these structures are not just pretty, but also strong.
03:12In the city of the future, 3D printing will become the ultimate architect's tool.
03:17It will allow them to create structures that were once impossible to build.
03:22From mind-bending shapes to intricate details, the possibilities are endless.
03:27But AI isn't just making buildings look great, it also makes them efficient and cozy.
03:32Let's say you step into a futuristic office building, and voila!
03:37The lights automatically adjust to match your mood, and the temperature is set perfectly for you.
03:42These futuristic buildings are capable of sensing and responding to their surroundings,
03:45just like you do.
03:47They control the lighting, keeping it just right for the time of day.
03:51They manage the temperature, so it's always cozy and comfortable.
03:54They even keep a watchful eye on security and fix small issues before they become big headaches.
03:59So, the smart building knows when people come and go,
04:02so it optimizes energy usage accordingly, saving the planet and some cash along the way.
04:07Now, the cool thing is, all these aren't the only possibilities.
04:12How about turning skyscrapers into a vertical forest?
04:16Recently, an architect from India got super excited about the power of artificial intelligence.
04:21So, he decided to team up with an image bot called Midjourney to create a vision for the future.
04:27But instead of a dull, robotic world, they aimed for something spectacular.
04:33With text prompts like utopian technology and futuristic towers, the architect and AI got to work.
04:39Guess what?
04:41Midjourney didn't disappoint.
04:43It conjured up a world where buildings were covered in lush vertical forests,
04:47and adorned with shapes inspired by nature.
04:49They wanted to create a sustainable future that harmonized with the environment.
04:53The architect, Manas Bhatia, is super positive about AI's potential.
04:59He doesn't see it as a threat to his job, but as a powerful tool for positive change.
05:04He envisions a future where architects and AI collaborate to make breathtaking designs.
05:09In his project, Bhatia even asked the AI to imagine symbiotic and hollowed structures,
05:15and it responded with pictures of apartments nestled within hollowed-out trees.
05:19Imagine a world where the building itself becomes a living, breathing part of nature.
05:24Well, Bhatia believes that nature should play a big role in architecture.
05:28He loves designing structures that embrace nature's beauty and functionality.
05:33From buildings built around trees to facades that regulate temperature,
05:36he's all about blending architecture with the natural world.
05:39With architects like Bhatia and the superpowers of AI,
05:43the future of cities is going to be amazing!
05:45So get ready to step into a world where nature and technology coexist in perfect harmony.
05:50It's a dream we can't wait to see come true.
05:53Or, if you're not a big fan of trees, how about this?
05:57Skyscrapers that aren't made of solid bricks, but instead, they're inflatable wonders.
06:02Zumo, an architectural practice in Barcelona,
06:05used the magic of AI to bring these wobbly structures to life.
06:08These inflatable superstructures rise above future cities like illuminated balloons in the sky.
06:14Here's the best part.
06:15These inflatable buildings have sustainability superpowers.
06:19You can pump them up to towering heights,
06:21flatten them for easy transportation,
06:23and rebuild them wherever they're needed.
06:25Plus, they're powered by renewable energy,
06:28reducing their impact on the environment.
06:30Pretty cool, right?
06:32Phew.
06:34The future is zooming toward us like a rocket.
06:36Artificial intelligence can become the secret sauce
06:39that makes architects' work extra special.
06:41But hey, with great power comes great responsibility.
06:44We need to use AI wisely and ethically.
06:48For now, we don't have to worry about machines replacing architects.
06:52Artificial intelligence still needs a human hand,
06:54or else, we might end up with buildings that look like mashed up bananas or ice cream cones.
06:58Unless that's your thing.
07:00In addition, humans have one important advantage.
07:03They, well, are humans.
07:06We need to keep in mind that artificial intelligence doesn't have emotional intelligence.
07:10It's a brainy genius, but it can't fully understand the feelings and vibes we humans crave in our spaces.
07:17So, we must remember to infuse our designs with that human touch,
07:20those warm and fuzzy elements that make us go,
07:24And let's not forget that AI is still learning.
07:27It's basically just taking its first steps.
07:30And we need to be patient and give it time to grow.
07:33Rushing things too quickly could lead to wonky designs or buildings that look like a jumbled puzzle.
07:38This might look cool if you like avant-garde architecture,
07:41but for regular folk,
07:43no thanks.
07:44So, as the future unfolds at warp speed,
07:47let's embrace the wonders of AI in architecture.
07:50But let's also remember to balance its brilliance with our own human touch.
07:54Together, we can create a future where buildings are not just functional,
07:58but also filled with heart and soul.
08:01It's an adventure.
08:02Imagine that it's the year 2025,
08:05and our planet has completely changed.
08:08Rising sea levels,
08:09extreme weather,
08:10and the ocean becoming more and more acidic
08:13are just some of the problems people have been dealing with for years.
08:16But in one of the world's largest coastal cities,
08:19the situation has become too serious.
08:22It was a sunny day in June when a massive earthquake shook the city to its core.
08:27The ground beneath people's feet heaved and shook,
08:30and buildings swayed dangerously.
08:32People ran through the streets in panic,
08:34trying to find safety.
08:36But as soon as the ground settled,
08:37the inhabitants of the city realized the real danger.
08:40A wall of water,
08:42almost 100 feet high,
08:44was rushing toward the city,
08:45propelled by the force of the earthquake.
08:48The tsunami hit the city with unimaginable force.
08:51Entire neighborhoods were wiped out,
08:53and thousands of people lost their lives.
08:55But here's where things get interesting.
08:58In the aftermath of the disaster,
09:00the city's authorities realized that they couldn't just rebuild the city as it was before.
09:05They needed to be better prepared for the next potential disaster.
09:09And so they came up with an incredibly ambitious project.
09:13To build an underwater city.
09:15The goal was to create a self-sufficient, sustainable city beneath the ocean's surface
09:19that could withstand any natural disaster.
09:23The underwater city would be powered by renewable energy,
09:26using tidal power and underwater solar panels.
09:29It would be designed to withstand extreme weather,
09:32and would have its own emergency response systems.
09:35The project attracted some of the world's top scientists, engineers, and architects.
09:40They worked tirelessly to design the city,
09:43and carefully considered every aspect of the project.
09:46The underwater city would have everything that a typical city had,
09:49from schools and hospitals to stores and restaurants.
09:52There would be underwater farms where fish and other marine creatures could grow.
09:56The city would even have its transportation system,
09:59advanced submarines, and underwater tunnels connecting different parts of the city.
10:02The project became a shining beacon of hope for people.
10:06It showed that, even in the face of disaster,
10:09we could come together to create something amazing.
10:12But as time went on, the project no longer seemed so perfect.
10:16The cost of the project turned out to be higher than planned.
10:19There were also concerns about how long such a project would exist.
10:23After all, the ocean is very unpredictable.
10:26And still, the team of scientists and engineers never gave up.
10:30After years of trial and error,
10:32they finally created the perfect underwater city.
10:35A marvel of engineering.
10:37A self-contained ecosystem that could sustain people indefinitely.
10:41The buildings were constructed from a material that could
10:43withstand the immense pressure at the bottom of the ocean.
10:46And the city itself was powered by a network of advanced hydroelectric turbines.
10:51It wasn't long before the first wave of colonists arrived at the underwater city.
10:55There were different people in this group,
10:57and each of them had their own reasons for choosing to live in this new world beneath the waves.
11:01Some were adventurers seeking a new world to explore,
11:04while others were hoping to escape natural disasters raging on dry land.
11:08But despite their differences,
11:10all these people shared a common goal.
11:13To build a new society.
11:16One that was in harmony with the natural world.
11:18The underwater city flourished,
11:20and new discoveries were made every day.
11:22The colonists developed new technologies,
11:24and ways to tame the power of the ocean.
11:26They learned to farm the sea,
11:28and started cultivating underwater gardens that provided them with a steady food supply.
11:33But living underwater was challenging.
11:35People felt isolated and even claustrophobic.
11:38The situation came to a head when a group of activists started to protest against the city's expansion plans.
11:44They argued that the underwater city was a threat to the environment it was meant to protect,
11:49and that the colonists should focus on reducing their impact on the delicate underwater life.
11:54The protests sparked a heated debate among the colonists.
11:57Some of them argued that the survival of the city depended on its growth and expansion.
12:03Others claimed that the city needed to prioritize the protection of the environment above all else.
12:08In the end, a compromise was reached.
12:12The city would continue to expand,
12:14but the main priority would be sustainability and a responsible attitude to nature.
12:19The colonists would do their best to reduce their impact on the environment by using new technologies
12:24and following strict conservation rules.
12:27And they would also remember the importance of protecting the ocean and its fragile ecosystem.
12:32Years went by, and the underwater city continued to thrive.
12:37New generations of colonists were born,
12:39and they grew up in a world entirely different from the one their ancestors had known.
12:43They never saw the world on the surface,
12:46but appreciated the beauty and complexity of the underwater world they called home.
12:50And as the years passed,
12:52the city became a symbol of hope for a world struggling with the devastating effects of climate change.
12:58It showed that despite all difficulties,
13:00people could come together to create a better world.
13:03It is a reminder that the future is not set in stone,
13:06and that we can build it sustainably and in harmony with the natural world.
13:14Despite all our differences, we share one thing in common.
13:18That's right, we all feel alive and actively perceive the present in this very moment.
13:25But here's the catch, my friends.
13:26This feeling of right now is in fact a little delayed.
13:30It takes about half a second for our brains to translate information into our consciences.
13:35If you think about it, technically, the future is already done for,
13:40but we're just not realizing this in due course.
13:43And that's not all.
13:44Our different senses pick up information each at their own pace,
13:48which means our brains have to drag some of them to give us a seamless sense of the present.
13:53It's like our brains are trying to stitch together a Frankenstein monster of sensory information in real time
14:00and make it look pretty.
14:02But here's where things get really wild.
14:05Researchers have found that they can mess with this perception.
14:08When that standard delay is removed, our brains get confused,
14:12and it gives us the impression that the effect happened before the action that triggered it.
14:17It's like you'd perceive the doorbell sound, but before you'd actually push the button.
14:22Weird, right?
14:23Why are our brains so easily fooled?
14:26Well, it's because our conscious minds have a lot of work to do.
14:30We have to translate the world around us,
14:33think about what might happen in the near future,
14:36and figure out what to do next.
14:38All of that takes time,
14:40which is not great when you're facing fast-moving danger.
14:43Imagine a dangerous wild animal jumps out at you.
14:46If you have to consciously think about how to react, you're done for.
14:53Luckily, our brains have emergency response kits that kick in when we need them most.
14:58The startle reflex is the fastest response triggered by a noise or sudden movement.
15:04Within 5 milliseconds, a lot of muscles are triggered into reacting,
15:09and you're already on the move before you know it.
15:12If we have a few more milliseconds, our brains can act in a more interesting way.
15:18The amygdala, our brain's first stop shop for processing emotions,
15:22takes about 12 milliseconds to process a threat.
15:25It's not super sophisticated, but it can easily detect danger.
15:30In fact, some of our best actions are done without conscious decision-making.
15:35Anything we do in less than half a second,
15:38like hitting a ball or catching someone's glance, is done automatically.
15:42So, while our conscious minds are great for long-term strategy,
15:46some of our best actions are accomplished without it.
15:51But let's get down to the real question.
15:53Thoughts can vary.
15:54Sure, we all know that because we've lived it.
15:58Making a difficult career or parenting choice
16:00takes a lot more thinking than choosing what to top your ice cream with.
16:04But did you ever wonder what the speed of thought is?
16:08I mean, do we need a Ferrari to keep up with our brains,
16:12or can we simply stick to a bicycle?
16:15Well, some scientists have tackled this tricky question
16:18by measuring how quickly we become aware of the information we gather through our senses.
16:23Apparently, we can detect stimuli that last as little as 50 milliseconds.
16:28That's about 1 20th of a second, in case you're counting.
16:34Now, if we're talking about sensing and responding,
16:37let's use the sprinter reacting to the starting noise as a benchmark.
16:41That's lightning fast, taking only about 150 milliseconds.
16:46However, the speed of our nerve pathways can put a damper on our speedy thoughts.
16:52Back in the day, scientists estimated that it took 115 feet per second
16:57for information to travel down our nerves.
16:59But, thanks to modern research,
17:02we now know that some well-insulated nerves
17:05can move at up to a whopping 394 feet per second.
17:10That's comparable to a bunch of the world's fastest cars in the world,
17:13like an Ashton Martin or a McLaren.
17:16When you put it that way, the speed of thought is pretty quick.
17:20But don't worry, you don't have to train like an Olympian
17:22to keep up with your own brain.
17:25You might have even stopped to think about how many thoughts you have in a day.
17:29That question counts as a thought too, you know.
17:32Spoiler alert, it's more than you think.
17:35From the moment you wake up to the moment you fall asleep,
17:38and maybe even after that,
17:40your brain is constantly churning out thoughts.
17:43Some of these thoughts might be simple,
17:45like,
17:45I need to do laundry,
17:47or I should call my mom.
17:49Others might be more complex,
17:51like,
17:51what's the meaning of life,
17:53or how do we love?
17:54Believe it or not,
17:56a study conducted in 2020
17:58found out that an average person
18:00has over 6,000 thoughts per day.
18:03That's a lot of thinking.
18:04The study used brain scans
18:06to track when new thoughts began
18:08while participants were either resting
18:10or watching a movie.
18:15But not all thoughts are created equal.
18:17Some thoughts can make us feel happy and excited,
18:20while others can bring us down
18:21and cause us to worry.
18:23For most people,
18:24those negative thoughts can be hard to shake.
18:27Also,
18:28did you know that your personality
18:29can affect how many thoughts you have?
18:32People who are a bit more on the jittery side
18:34tend to have more thoughts
18:35than those who are calmer.
18:36But don't worry,
18:38having a noisy brain
18:39doesn't automatically mean
18:41there's something wrong with you.
18:42Sometimes,
18:43our brains can even produce
18:45intrusive thoughts
18:46that are disturbing or upsetting.
18:48While it's natural
18:49to have these kinds of thoughts occasionally,
18:51if they're happening frequently
18:52and disrupting your daily routine,
18:54it might be worth talking to a professional.
18:58So,
18:59where do all these thoughts come from?
19:01Your brain's nerve cells or neurons
19:03are responsible for communicating
19:05with other cells
19:06by generating neurotransmitters.
19:08This sets off a chain reaction
19:10of firing neurons,
19:12which then creates thoughts.
19:13But what if you want to change your thoughts?
19:16It's possible!
19:17Techniques like mindfulness
19:19and working with a trained specialist
19:21can help you address unwanted thoughts
19:23and give you a more relaxed state of mind.
19:26Our brains are somewhat similar
19:28to the muscles that help us move around.
19:30We can train it to make our lives better.
19:32To an extent, that is.
19:34At the end of the day,
19:36it's not the number of thoughts that matters,
19:38but how they affect you
19:39and what comes out of them.
19:43Speaking of weird stuff brains can do,
19:45some mind-blowing news
19:47just hit the scientific community.
19:49Researchers have discovered
19:50some weird brainwaves in octopuses.
19:52Yes, you heard that right.
19:55These eight armed wonders
19:57feature a type of brainwave
19:58we've never stumbled upon
19:59in the animal kingdom.
20:01Now, before you go imagining
20:03little octopuses wearing tiny shower caps
20:05with electrodes sticking out,
20:07let me tell you
20:08how this discovery was made.
20:11Scientists surgically attached electrodes
20:13to octopuses' brains
20:15and were able to get a glimpse
20:16into their thought processes.
20:18The amazing project
20:20captured the first-ever brain recordings
20:22of octopuses
20:23that can move around as they please,
20:25and the results are mind-bending.
20:28The researchers discovered
20:30that some of the brainwave patterns
20:32are much like some found
20:33in the human memory center.
20:35This suggests that convergent evolution
20:37may be at play here.
20:39What does convergent evolution mean,
20:41you might ask?
20:42It's when two different animals
20:44end up having the same trait,
20:46even though they don't share
20:48a recent common ancestor.
20:50Another similar example
20:51of convergent evolution
20:53is that of dolphins and bats.
20:55They both use sound
20:56to figure out where they are,
20:58but their environment
20:58couldn't be more different.
21:02Octopuses have been considered
21:04fascinating by scientists
21:05and non-scientists alike.
21:07From their remarkable memories
21:09to their ability
21:10to camouflage themselves,
21:11these creatures
21:12are nothing short of incredible.
21:14They've been known
21:15to use objects
21:16to solve problems,
21:17and they even dream.
21:19Yeah, you heard that right.
21:21The color ripples
21:22that we can see
21:23across their skin
21:23as they sleep
21:24can show us
21:25that they may be dreaming too.
21:27However,
21:28octopuses are notoriously
21:30difficult to study.
21:31They can touch
21:32every part of their body
21:33with those long arms,
21:34which means
21:35they may have no problem
21:37removing whatever tracking objects
21:39scientists might have placed on them.
21:41for their life.
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