04/08/2026
The World Academy of Sciences’ Arab Regional Partner (TWAS-AREP), in collaboration with the Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) at the Academic Research Sector of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, is pleased to share with you a special episode of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Podcast featuring 2021 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, Professor Guido W. Imbens! 🎙️✨
In this exclusive interview during his first visit to Egypt and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Prof. Imbens (Professor of Economics at Stanford University and Denning Co-Director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI) shares key insights on causality, artificial intelligence, and the future of scientific research.
💡 Key Episode Highlights:
🏛️ First Impressions of Alexandria: Connecting ancient knowledge-mapping with modern causality [01:23].
📊 The "Credibility Revolution": How econometrics shifted toward reliable causal inference [02:49].
🤖 AI vs. True Causality: Can artificial intelligence understand "why," or is it just finding smart patterns? [06:42].
🎯 The Risk of Misinterpreting Data: Overcoming pre-conceived notions when confusing correlation with causation [05:43].
🌍 Advice for Researchers in Developing Nations: How to collect unique local data in non-traditional settings [16:46].
💡 The Golden Rule for Future Thinkers: Why curiosity and asking new questions about old problems drive true scientific breakthroughs [19:15].
🎧 Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube:
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