1 00:00:15,964 --> 00:00:17,466 Hello, Iris. 2 00:00:32,189 --> 00:00:34,399 I'm ready for something different. 3 00:00:35,192 --> 00:00:40,197 You move to London. A full-time job in the tech world. 4 00:00:40,322 --> 00:00:42,115 That will be quite rewarding. 5 00:00:43,742 --> 00:00:45,577 That's not why I'm here. 6 00:00:47,954 --> 00:00:51,917 Your academic background is impressive. 7 00:00:52,042 --> 00:00:54,669 Behavioral psychology. 8 00:00:54,794 --> 00:00:56,588 Neuroscience. 9 00:00:57,881 --> 00:00:59,758 What happened then? 10 00:01:01,760 --> 00:01:03,887 Like I said: 11 00:01:04,012 --> 00:01:05,764 I'm ready for something different. 12 00:01:07,766 --> 00:01:10,435 Is there anything else we should know? 13 00:01:10,560 --> 00:01:12,062 Husband? 14 00:01:12,187 --> 00:01:13,730 Jealous boyfriend? 15 00:01:15,023 --> 00:01:16,483 No, nothing. 16 00:01:18,401 --> 00:01:20,028 You are very beautiful. 17 00:01:20,153 --> 00:01:24,658 Do you look like this in everyday life? when you go out with someone? 18 00:01:27,035 --> 00:01:28,435 Yes. 19 00:01:30,747 --> 00:01:33,333 Why did you come to us? 20 00:01:33,458 --> 00:01:34,858 Why the V? 21 00:01:38,004 --> 00:01:40,757 The offer. And the safety. 22 00:01:42,634 --> 00:01:46,263 I am ready for a deeper contact with the men I sleep with. 23 00:01:46,388 --> 00:01:48,181 The women we represent... 24 00:01:48,306 --> 00:01:51,685 can do on almost any subject have a conversation. 25 00:01:51,810 --> 00:01:56,106 Whether that conversation is happening now during an intimate conversation in bed... 26 00:01:56,231 --> 00:01:58,149 or during a five-course dinner. 27 00:01:59,818 --> 00:02:01,736 I can eat properly. 28 00:02:02,404 --> 00:02:04,322 And I can read people well. 29 00:02:17,502 --> 00:02:19,421 Welcome to the V. 30 00:02:19,546 --> 00:02:22,382 We retain 30 percent commission. 31 00:02:23,383 --> 00:02:26,219 You get one date to start with. 32 00:02:26,344 --> 00:02:28,221 His name is Paul. 33 00:02:29,598 --> 00:02:32,475 Paul will give you a rating and evaluate you. 34 00:02:33,643 --> 00:02:36,271 If everything is to both their satisfaction expires... 35 00:02:37,272 --> 00:02:39,274 we will connect you to a booker. 36 00:02:53,288 --> 00:02:57,167 I am ready for a deeper contact with the men I sleep with. 37 00:02:57,292 --> 00:02:58,752 It's true. 38 00:03:00,545 --> 00:03:04,299 When did you start using VR webcams? -A few months ago. 39 00:03:05,383 --> 00:03:09,721 It helps build my brand. But first I'm going to Paris. 40 00:03:10,764 --> 00:03:12,641 And if I play my cards right... 41 00:03:14,017 --> 00:03:18,730 maybe he'll ask... 42 00:03:18,855 --> 00:03:21,191 or me next time bring a friend. 43 00:03:23,985 --> 00:03:25,385 So... 44 00:03:27,674 --> 00:03:29,074 Here. 45 00:03:29,199 --> 00:03:30,599 Rule number one: 46 00:03:32,137 --> 00:03:33,537 Wear the right clothes. 47 00:03:33,662 --> 00:03:37,290 Tawny, I... -It's your size. Here, for you. 48 00:03:38,875 --> 00:03:40,460 Thank you. -Sure. 49 00:03:40,585 --> 00:03:44,464 Thanks for introducing me. And for this. I... 50 00:03:46,508 --> 00:03:49,928 I'm really glad I called. -I had no doubt about that. 51 00:03:51,346 --> 00:03:54,349 A study at a top university offers all kinds of advantages. 52 00:03:56,226 --> 00:03:59,771 Quitting my studies was my wisest decision ever. 53 00:03:59,896 --> 00:04:01,296 Believe me. 54 00:04:19,082 --> 00:04:21,835 So we should keep the piano? -Yes. 55 00:04:23,294 --> 00:04:26,590 The water molecules in the white matter in your father's brain... 56 00:04:26,715 --> 00:04:28,466 show increased activity. 57 00:04:28,591 --> 00:04:31,803 Any form of creative expression or game... 58 00:04:31,928 --> 00:04:34,305 can help the operating system to stimulate. 59 00:04:35,390 --> 00:04:40,520 What do you think? be the best next step? 60 00:04:40,645 --> 00:04:43,732 We're not sure if it is early stages of Alzheimer's... 61 00:04:43,857 --> 00:04:49,154 So I don't see the point in having that to continue monitoring water molecules. 62 00:04:55,994 --> 00:04:59,080 This outcome is directly linked to our moral code. 63 00:04:59,205 --> 00:05:03,126 Synaptic impulses are filtered through the prefrontal cortex, on a good day... 64 00:05:03,251 --> 00:05:05,879 and the amygdala on a bad day. 65 00:05:06,004 --> 00:05:08,256 That again raises the question: 66 00:05:08,381 --> 00:05:12,886 to what extent is our perception of reality predetermined? 67 00:05:13,011 --> 00:05:14,137 Iris... 68 00:05:14,262 --> 00:05:16,514 please help me. 69 00:05:18,516 --> 00:05:21,269 What they do there is a... 70 00:05:21,394 --> 00:05:24,773 approach, you know? It's not real. 71 00:05:26,024 --> 00:05:29,444 No one really knows what's going on in someone's head. 72 00:05:32,989 --> 00:05:37,118 Or, like some illustrious minds of our time like to say: 73 00:05:37,243 --> 00:05:39,621 it's all just simulation... 74 00:05:39,746 --> 00:05:43,875 with players who stand up one by one working up... 75 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:48,379 to what they consider a higher level in their own game. 76 00:06:07,774 --> 00:06:10,694 Iris? -Hello, professor. 77 00:06:10,819 --> 00:06:12,219 You look different. 78 00:06:13,321 --> 00:06:15,532 How is your father? 79 00:06:15,657 --> 00:06:18,576 Yes, it works. 80 00:06:19,661 --> 00:06:22,664 We need more women within neuroscience. 81 00:06:22,789 --> 00:06:25,625 When you're ready. -Thank you. 82 00:06:27,293 --> 00:06:29,462 If I've learned one thing the past year... 83 00:06:29,587 --> 00:06:33,383 is that life is short and science is slow. 84 00:06:33,508 --> 00:06:38,888 I'd rather be in the real world. -Iris... 85 00:06:40,640 --> 00:06:43,435 You've been headhunted. 86 00:06:43,560 --> 00:06:48,398 It's a tech startup in London. NGM. 87 00:06:49,399 --> 00:06:51,276 The investors of the H-Group. 88 00:06:52,402 --> 00:06:57,574 It is a research lab that looks at: how do we connect with others? 89 00:06:57,699 --> 00:07:00,326 More of an interdisciplinary approach. 90 00:07:00,451 --> 00:07:04,831 Sounds interesting. And it has a link to our research here. 91 00:07:04,956 --> 00:07:07,000 They can be happy with you. 92 00:08:06,809 --> 00:08:09,229 I'll help you out. 93 00:08:51,437 --> 00:08:53,564 Our standard confidentiality agreement. 94 00:08:55,441 --> 00:08:57,485 Read it all the way through. 95 00:09:14,502 --> 00:09:18,214 Make sure you have understood everything correctly. For your own protection. 96 00:09:30,852 --> 00:09:32,252 Sign here, please. 97 00:09:33,771 --> 00:09:36,024 I'll read it later. -Fine. 98 00:09:37,317 --> 00:09:40,862 This is the address we have for you. 99 00:09:40,987 --> 00:09:43,781 For emergencies we have your sister's contact details. 100 00:09:43,906 --> 00:09:46,451 Do you also have a contact person? in our time zone? 101 00:09:46,576 --> 00:09:49,120 Can I let you know later? 102 00:09:49,245 --> 00:09:51,039 Sure. I set a reminder. 103 00:09:52,623 --> 00:09:55,043 Yes, she will be there. 104 00:10:02,550 --> 00:10:05,261 A little introduction, for those who are new. 105 00:10:05,386 --> 00:10:07,430 Raise your hand. 106 00:10:10,183 --> 00:10:11,583 Welcome. 107 00:10:12,101 --> 00:10:13,770 I'm Sean, your tech lead. 108 00:10:13,895 --> 00:10:17,148 There is one thing what we hate at NGM... 109 00:10:17,273 --> 00:10:19,901 and those are predetermined outcomes. 110 00:10:20,026 --> 00:10:24,030 What we are happy with is that ours engineers and neuroscientists... 111 00:10:24,155 --> 00:10:28,910 choose who they spend the most time with spend and what they are working on. 112 00:10:29,035 --> 00:10:31,412 One half wants to discuss matters technically... 113 00:10:31,537 --> 00:10:36,668 the other half scientific. So learn to talk to each other. 114 00:10:36,793 --> 00:10:40,338 Everything is allowed as long as you stick to two things: 115 00:10:40,463 --> 00:10:43,841 human behavior and predictive analysis. 116 00:10:56,562 --> 00:10:59,357 I think they wanted me there as a neuroresearcher. 117 00:10:59,482 --> 00:11:00,483 And you? 118 00:11:00,608 --> 00:11:01,901 I am self-taught. 119 00:11:02,026 --> 00:11:05,613 Programming is like making music. I always work with my headphones on. 120 00:11:05,738 --> 00:11:07,991 Currently working on speech synthesizer project. 121 00:11:08,116 --> 00:11:11,119 So you're an auditory-cortex guy. -Absolutely. 122 00:11:12,328 --> 00:11:14,998 I mainly work with data from the H-Group. 123 00:11:15,123 --> 00:11:17,417 They own five out of ten best dating apps. 124 00:11:17,542 --> 00:11:18,584 What are you researching? 125 00:11:18,709 --> 00:11:21,921 I look for patterns of self-validation and gender identity. 126 00:11:22,922 --> 00:11:25,258 ...to see what happens at the synaptic level... 127 00:11:25,383 --> 00:11:28,261 when we connect intimately with another. 128 00:11:28,386 --> 00:11:31,014 But they didn't want to tell me much during the conversation. 129 00:11:31,139 --> 00:11:34,100 We need to solve the commitment problem in machine learning. 130 00:11:34,225 --> 00:11:37,437 Towards AGI some medical applications shake it out... 131 00:11:37,562 --> 00:11:39,147 with a focus on the brain. 132 00:11:39,272 --> 00:11:42,317 In some things that really make it, they will also invest. 133 00:11:42,442 --> 00:11:44,819 How would you describe the work? 134 00:11:44,944 --> 00:11:46,779 Training AI to train itself... 135 00:11:46,904 --> 00:11:49,741 until those human nature understands better than we do. 136 00:11:49,866 --> 00:11:52,285 What part of human nature? 137 00:11:54,704 --> 00:11:56,104 Are you okay? 138 00:11:59,584 --> 00:12:00,984 Sorry. 139 00:12:02,795 --> 00:12:04,839 What are you working on? 140 00:12:04,964 --> 00:12:07,550 I train the neural networks to match faces. 141 00:12:08,551 --> 00:12:11,512 Based on what? -Predicted attraction. 142 00:12:13,014 --> 00:12:16,976 The German Schopenhauer once said: 'Instinct is an illusion.' 143 00:12:17,101 --> 00:12:21,564 I'm trying to be a better matchmaker for some of us in the office. 144 00:12:21,689 --> 00:12:25,234 Do you believe that? That instinct is an illusion? 145 00:12:27,028 --> 00:12:28,613 It's interesting. 146 00:12:30,364 --> 00:12:32,241 What input do you use? 147 00:12:34,535 --> 00:12:38,873 These are all little imperfections which means none of us are a ten. 148 00:12:38,998 --> 00:12:41,334 Suppose this is you. 149 00:12:41,459 --> 00:12:44,712 You have a pronounced jawline and chin. 150 00:12:44,837 --> 00:12:49,050 You indicate that you are a straight man, and this is your type... 151 00:12:49,175 --> 00:12:52,595 according to historical data, and of course Schopenhauer. 152 00:12:52,720 --> 00:12:54,013 A woman with a round chin. 153 00:12:54,138 --> 00:12:57,391 Round plus angular equals functional offspring. 154 00:12:57,516 --> 00:13:00,728 Look. See that pile? research articles on my desk? 155 00:13:00,853 --> 00:13:04,524 It turns out that there are couples who have been together for a long time... 156 00:13:04,649 --> 00:13:08,694 something strange happens. Differences disappear into facial features... 157 00:13:08,819 --> 00:13:11,948 that makes them change in a kind of neuter lookalikes. 158 00:13:12,073 --> 00:13:16,327 Is that a hypothesis? or a personal observation? 159 00:13:16,452 --> 00:13:18,746 What, that we become more like the other? 160 00:13:18,871 --> 00:13:22,667 Maybe that's all we want. Creating our own doppelgänger. 161 00:13:24,126 --> 00:13:26,462 This is how neuroscience would explain it: 162 00:13:26,587 --> 00:13:29,674 they become more similar because they grow together. 163 00:13:29,799 --> 00:13:31,342 Ever heard of mirror neurons? 164 00:13:31,467 --> 00:13:34,762 Our ability to perceive what someone thinks or feels? 165 00:13:34,887 --> 00:13:36,597 That mirroring is not driven... 166 00:13:36,722 --> 00:13:40,560 by a biological need to healthy offspring. 167 00:13:40,685 --> 00:13:44,438 It is our brain that worries that we feel connected to each other. 168 00:13:45,690 --> 00:13:48,526 When your eyebrows rise, mine goes too. 169 00:13:48,651 --> 00:13:50,569 See? That's how it works. 170 00:13:52,405 --> 00:13:53,823 Just think... 171 00:13:53,948 --> 00:13:58,411 a baby and its mother pelting at pull each other. The exaggerated smile. 172 00:13:58,536 --> 00:14:01,414 What they actually say is: 'Are you there? Do you see me?' 173 00:14:01,539 --> 00:14:03,791 'Yes, I'm here. Yes, I'll see you.' 174 00:14:05,334 --> 00:14:08,588 Partners in long-term relationships do the same. 175 00:14:08,713 --> 00:14:12,300 They use the same facial muscles giving them the same lines. 176 00:14:12,425 --> 00:14:13,884 That's why. 177 00:14:15,094 --> 00:14:17,763 I've never looked at it that way before. 178 00:14:17,888 --> 00:14:19,473 It is our limbic brain. 179 00:14:20,558 --> 00:14:24,812 Or a few math shortcuts who excel in pattern recognition. 180 00:14:24,937 --> 00:14:27,190 Is attraction then partly based... 181 00:14:27,315 --> 00:14:31,360 on the extent to which we attract someone think you can influence? 182 00:15:16,155 --> 00:15:19,200 Hey, joke. With Tawny, from Joburg. 183 00:15:19,325 --> 00:15:23,120 Arrived late last night, straight away spent one night. I just got up. 184 00:15:23,245 --> 00:15:24,914 I'm sitting in a nice cafe right now. 185 00:15:25,039 --> 00:15:27,625 But I'm calling to wish you good luck tonight. 186 00:15:27,750 --> 00:15:29,251 Have fun. 187 00:15:34,882 --> 00:15:37,093 Izzy, you won't believe it... 188 00:15:37,218 --> 00:15:39,762 but he's been around longer then playing for an hour. 189 00:16:03,202 --> 00:16:06,747 Promise me you won't give up everything. 190 00:16:06,872 --> 00:16:08,666 What am I giving up then? 191 00:16:08,791 --> 00:16:11,544 Most startups don't become successful. 192 00:16:11,669 --> 00:16:14,839 Hundreds or thousands ultimately fail. 193 00:16:14,964 --> 00:16:18,801 Why would you choose that? instead of finishing your studies... 194 00:16:18,926 --> 00:16:21,095 at one of the best universities of the country? 195 00:16:22,596 --> 00:16:24,598 Not because of the money, right? 196 00:16:24,723 --> 00:16:27,643 Lee, we have it here have talked about it so many times. 197 00:16:28,978 --> 00:16:30,938 I hope you don't feel... 198 00:16:31,063 --> 00:16:32,898 that I pressured you or something. 199 00:16:35,484 --> 00:16:37,236 Dad will be fine. 200 00:16:37,361 --> 00:16:39,488 And I'll be fine. 201 00:16:39,613 --> 00:16:41,198 I'm not doing this for the family. 202 00:16:41,323 --> 00:16:43,409 I said that, right? I do it for myself. 203 00:16:43,534 --> 00:16:47,037 I'm so close to a raise. 204 00:16:51,876 --> 00:16:54,170 Is it the way he holding the ball? 205 00:16:54,295 --> 00:16:57,131 Come on, say. -What? 206 00:16:57,256 --> 00:17:00,843 Remember two years ago? -Is it that flower guy's fault? 207 00:17:00,968 --> 00:17:05,348 It's the way he rolls up his sleeve keeps rolling up and unrolling compulsively. 208 00:17:05,473 --> 00:17:10,811 Maybe he had strep as a child. This can later lead to obsessive-compulsive disorders. 209 00:17:10,936 --> 00:17:13,522 Then the brain attacks itself. 210 00:17:45,888 --> 00:17:47,306 Hello. 211 00:17:51,185 --> 00:17:53,854 Nice to meet you, Paul. 212 00:17:58,317 --> 00:18:00,611 Could I have a drink? 213 00:18:01,612 --> 00:18:03,489 Just do the same as you. 214 00:18:18,796 --> 00:18:20,631 Just right. 215 00:18:25,052 --> 00:18:27,555 You're not much of a talker, are you? 216 00:18:29,557 --> 00:18:30,957 That's okay�. 217 00:18:36,480 --> 00:18:40,109 You give me some... 218 00:18:40,234 --> 00:18:41,902 non-verbal cues... 219 00:18:42,027 --> 00:18:45,531 which I think I read correctly. 220 00:18:45,656 --> 00:18:47,408 If not, please let me know. 221 00:18:55,958 --> 00:18:58,085 Yes, that feels nice. 222 00:19:09,638 --> 00:19:11,056 Calm down, handsome. 223 00:19:14,143 --> 00:19:15,936 You're hurting me. 224 00:19:19,899 --> 00:19:21,817 I like that you are strong. 225 00:19:21,942 --> 00:19:23,903 And that you want me. 226 00:19:24,028 --> 00:19:25,946 And I... 227 00:20:56,787 --> 00:20:58,330 Geez. 228 00:21:00,541 --> 00:21:02,084 You are beautiful. 229 00:21:03,669 --> 00:21:07,214 Cassandra. -Hello. 230 00:21:09,758 --> 00:21:11,158 Take a look. 231 00:21:13,053 --> 00:21:15,264 Please. -Thank you. 232 00:21:17,266 --> 00:21:19,601 Have you never done this before? 233 00:21:20,894 --> 00:21:22,896 Eating something with a handsome strange man? 234 00:21:24,648 --> 00:21:26,817 They said I was your first. 235 00:21:31,113 --> 00:21:32,698 That's right. 236 00:21:37,953 --> 00:21:40,330 But I'm glad you are. 237 00:21:41,790 --> 00:21:44,209 I feel like it's going to be a fun evening. 238 00:21:45,377 --> 00:21:48,839 Atmospheric place. -Yes, this is a good tent. 239 00:21:50,340 --> 00:21:51,740 Good memories. 240 00:22:04,605 --> 00:22:07,900 Do you eat fish? I forgot to ask. -Yes. 241 00:22:08,734 --> 00:22:10,134 Tasty. 242 00:22:15,240 --> 00:22:16,640 Thank you. 243 00:22:23,373 --> 00:22:24,773 You must... 244 00:22:25,959 --> 00:22:27,359 give this a try. 245 00:22:37,054 --> 00:22:40,015 I don't think I ever will tasted something so delicious. 246 00:22:41,642 --> 00:22:44,436 That's the second time already that I'm your first. 247 00:22:46,063 --> 00:22:47,463 Going well. 248 00:23:03,330 --> 00:23:04,957 Do you always eat like this? 249 00:23:06,500 --> 00:23:08,043 Usually, yes. 250 00:23:09,211 --> 00:23:11,880 Then I have to meet with you more often. 251 00:23:17,052 --> 00:23:20,973 Can I tell you a secret? -Naturally. 252 00:23:22,641 --> 00:23:24,726 I'm a little nervous. 253 00:23:26,186 --> 00:23:27,646 That's okay�. 254 00:23:27,771 --> 00:23:29,356 Real? -Yes. 255 00:23:30,774 --> 00:23:33,861 I'm getting calmer already. Because of you. 256 00:23:47,124 --> 00:23:49,501 I can't wait to get to know you better. 257 00:24:14,109 --> 00:24:16,945 Would you excuse me for a moment? -Naturally. 258 00:24:32,628 --> 00:24:36,423 NEED ADVICE, HE'S ALL GENTLEMAN, WHAT SHOULD I DO? 259 00:24:37,132 --> 00:24:39,510 STILL IN THE RESTAURANT? 260 00:24:39,635 --> 00:24:41,035 YES 261 00:24:43,472 --> 00:24:46,266 ASK IF YOU CAN SEE HIS ROOM, ALWAYS WORKS 262 00:24:48,352 --> 00:24:50,020 YOU CAN DO IT 263 00:25:08,330 --> 00:25:09,730 Do it. 264 00:25:16,630 --> 00:25:19,549 Paul. Session one. 265 00:25:33,689 --> 00:25:35,089 There you are. 266 00:25:36,692 --> 00:25:38,092 Did you miss me? 267 00:25:39,695 --> 00:25:43,115 It was very pleasant. 268 00:25:43,240 --> 00:25:46,535 But don't feel obligated at all to stay... 269 00:25:46,660 --> 00:25:48,745 or doing something that doesn't feel right. 270 00:25:51,915 --> 00:25:53,333 Don't you like me? 271 00:25:53,458 --> 00:25:56,295 Please don't take it personally. 272 00:25:59,006 --> 00:26:02,843 I don't even know if... -No, just tell me. Please. 273 00:26:05,512 --> 00:26:07,055 You didn't do anything wrong. 274 00:26:08,890 --> 00:26:10,517 You are very sweet. 275 00:26:25,615 --> 00:26:27,015 That's right. 276 00:26:28,160 --> 00:26:29,870 I am very sweet. 277 00:26:30,871 --> 00:26:34,333 And I have all evening here sitting there looking at you... 278 00:26:34,458 --> 00:26:38,629 wondering if you had it in you. -Did I have anything in me? 279 00:26:38,754 --> 00:26:42,758 Whether you are just interested in your yuzu soufflé... 280 00:26:42,883 --> 00:26:47,137 and whether you would know what to do with it my pussy, when I was on top of you. 281 00:26:51,892 --> 00:26:53,727 Are you good with your tongue, Paul? 282 00:26:55,479 --> 00:26:59,691 Do you know how to eat a woman out? How to twist and lick and suck? 283 00:26:59,816 --> 00:27:02,194 Um, yeah. -What? 284 00:27:05,030 --> 00:27:06,430 Come along. 285 00:27:07,616 --> 00:27:09,326 Not so fast. 286 00:27:23,673 --> 00:27:27,052 I want to check first whether you are good with your hands. 287 00:27:27,177 --> 00:27:29,846 If you can make me soaking wet. 288 00:27:31,932 --> 00:27:34,393 I'm sure no one ever taught you that. 289 00:27:34,518 --> 00:27:38,688 You just put it right in, barely stiff but ready to fuck. Or not? 290 00:27:41,108 --> 00:27:43,527 I'm not satisfied with that. 291 00:28:03,338 --> 00:28:05,507 I don't think you're ready for me, Paul. 292 00:28:07,843 --> 00:28:10,846 Oh yes, I am really ready for you. 293 00:28:12,722 --> 00:28:14,122 Ok�. 294 00:28:14,891 --> 00:28:17,102 Then I would hurry ask for the bill. 295 00:30:16,054 --> 00:30:18,056 Subtitled by: Barbara Born