Jonathan McRae

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Future Proof with Jonathan McRae.

Proudly supported by Research Ireland.

On Newstalk.

Hello and welcome to Future Proof, the podcast.

This is the show where we take a closer look at the world around us.

My name is Jonathan McRae.

Thank you for subscribing, downloading, rating, just being here generally.

Coming up on this week's episode, we're going to be talking about scientists that are AI made by AI scientists.

A Gordian knot of an idea that is promising enough.

The idea that an AI could actually figure out gaps in science, perform the research, test the answers and then publish science.

is actually not as wild as you might think.

And what does it mean for the future of science?

First, though, it's time to look back at some of the more interesting stories from the world of science.

This week, we're joined by Dr. Jessamyn Fairfield from the University of Galway and from Trinity College, Dublin, Professor Matthew Campbell.

You're both very welcome.

Our first story, Jessamyn, as a female comedian, I challenge you with this one.

Make this not so terrifying.

Okay.