3 things Will Douglas Heaven is into right now

Will Douglas Heaven, MIT Technology Review's senior editor for AI, shares three current interests. He's captivated by the incredible drumming skills of El Estepario Siberiano on YouTube, particularly his covers of electronic music. Heaven also reflects on the uncanny valley and the work of artist Ed Atkins, exploring the blurred lines between reality and virtual representation. Lastly, he delves into Australian author Laura Jean McKay's novel "The Animals in That Country," which delves into a world where a flu-like pandemic grants the ability to understand animal speech, challenging anthropomorphic assumptions.