The Thinking Game
Synopsis
Demis Hassabis, co-founder of DeepMind, reflects on his passion for artificial intelligence and the ethical implications of artificial general intelligence.
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Demis Hassabis, co-founder of DeepMind, discusses his lifelong passion for artificial intelligence in "The Thinking Game." The film features interviews and footage from Hassabis as he reflects on the pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI). It includes insights into the development of AlphaGo, which defeated world champion Lee Sedol in 2016. The documentary addresses the urgent ethical considerations surrounding AGI and its potential to reshape society.
iWonder’s verdict
Engaging enough, but sometimes feels like a PR piece.
While the film is certainly an engaging look into artificial general intelligence (AGI) - as well as Deepmind's main man Demis Hassabis himself - it glosses over real-world consequences and challenges, sometimes feeling more like a PR piece.
iWonder · 17 August 2026
What Critics Say
The GuardianDirector Greg Kohs uses every tool in the editing palette to explain how Artificial General Intelligence (as differentiated from Artificial Intelligence) works.
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Why Watch
- The documentary captures pivotal moments during five years of filming, including the groundbreaking achievement of AlphaFold[15]
- AlphaFold can predict the structure of virtually all 200 million known proteins and has been used by more than two million people from 190 countries[16]
- The film addresses artificial intelligence in an "unusually accessible way, carefully bringing the audience along to help us understand the complex world of machine learning"[17]
- Director Kohs emphasizes the inspirational value: "It's really about inspiring clever, young people to pursue their passion, to persevere despite challenges. Demis' story is so compelling. I learned so much from watching him operate"[18]
Did You Know
- "Song Sung Blue," Kohs's documentary about a Neil Diamond tribute band, was adapted into a Universal Pictures feature film starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson[9]
- Google acquired DeepMind for approximately half a billion dollars in 2014[10]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AGI?
AGI stands for Artificial General Intelligence, which refers to the capability of a machine to understand, learn, and apply intelligence across a wide range of tasks, similar to a human.
Who is Shane Legg?
Shane Legg is from New Zealand and has a background in math and classical ballet, and he is involved in research related to Artificial General Intelligence.
What move is recommended for white in chess?
The recommended move for white is to move the pawn from E2 to E4.
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