Knowledge in sound

Knowledge in sound is an audio transcription of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's (RSE) blog series. Featuring in-depth analyses and opinion pieces from some of Scotland's leading thinkers. The articles offer personal views and knowledge ...more

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August 28, 2023 00:05:10
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Biodiversity in productive forests: Worth a further look?

Scotland's age-old struggle with dwindling woodland biodiversity has seen a remarkable about-turn, thanks to evolving policies and practices that have triggered a surge in...

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August 24, 2023 00:09:30
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Free movement challenges at the Scotland-England border after independence

The Scottish government's paper on 'Citizenship in an independent Scotland' aims to convince voters that there will be no passport checks between Scotland and...

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August 21, 2023 00:07:20
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GRACE: Grace: What an independent Scotland could learn from the Windsor Framework

In the intricate web of post-Brexit negotiations, the Windsor Framework emerges as an unlikely model for an independent Scotland's border management, as Katy Hayward,...

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August 17, 2023 00:05:37
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The socio-ethical challenges of generative AI

In the realm of generative artificial intelligence, Dr Atoosa Kasirzadeh navigates its thrilling potential and ethical complexities. Powered by vast data, generative AI spawns...

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August 14, 2023 00:05:14
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Artificial intelligence doesn't yet exist: Optimized search does

Professor Lee Cronin asserts that the concept of artificial intelligence is fundamentally mischaracterized. He contends that the remarkable strides in problem-solving facilitated by vast...

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August 10, 2023 00:07:50
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Brexit and ‘missing’ financial services jobs in Scotland

Brexit's impact on Scotland's financial services jobs has been a topic of interest, as the sector plays a vital role in the country's economy....

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