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Isaac Asimov's famous Three Laws of Robotics might be seen as early safeguards for our reliance on artificial intelligence, but as Alexa guides our homes and automated cars replace human drivers, are those Three Laws enough? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, hosts and moderates a lively discussion about how A.I. is opening doors to limitless possibilities, and if we're ready for them. The 2018 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate took place at the Museum on February, 13, 2018. For a full transcript of this debate, visit: https://www.amnh.org/explore/amnh.tv Listen to a podcast version on our blog: https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blo... Or search for Science@AMNH on iTunes, Soundcloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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What may have started as a science fiction speculation--that perhaps the universe as we know it is a computer simulation--has become a serious line of theoretical and experimental investigation among physicists, astrophysicists, and philosophers. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, hosts and moderates a panel of experts in a lively discussion about the merits and shortcomings of this provocative and revolutionary idea. The 17th annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate took place at The American Museum of Natural History on April 5, 2016. In his memory, the Hayden Planetarium is honored to host the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate -- generously endowed by relatives, friends, and admirers of Isaac Asimov and his work -- bringing the finest minds in the world to the Museum each year to debate pressing questions on the frontier of scientific discovery. Proceeds from ticket sales of the Isaac Asimov Memorial Debates benefit the scientific and educational programs of the Hayden Planetarium.