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movie/TV review, personal identity

Split and Personal Identity

What is it that makes us the same person over time? Listen to a podcast written and produced by Shayla Tocher and Sophie Bragg that reviews … Read More ›

Posted on May 24, 2017May 24, 2017
personal identity, short fiction

The Account of my Cloning

By Maria Sottile, April 2017   May 24 It’s my birthday tomorrow, but far from the traditional mode of celebrating, I’ll become a research experiment. … Read More ›

Posted on May 23, 2017
consciousness, relationships with robots, short fiction

Hardwire Love

By Matthew Cam, April 2017 I wake up to the sound of the alarm clock behind my bed. As usual, I pick it up and … Read More ›

Posted on May 23, 2017
artificial intelligence

Poker and the Rise of AI

By Lorenzo Tesler-Mabe, April 2017 Poker is an incredibly fascinating game. On the surface, it appears to be a game of luck and gambling. In … Read More ›

Posted on May 23, 2017
consciousness, movie/TV review

Understanding the Theory of Consciousness Behind Westworld

By Nicky Leung, April 2017 HBO’s hit series Westworld explores a world where individuals can experience any fantasies they so desire inside a theme park … Read More ›

Posted on May 23, 2017
consciousness, movie/TV review

Ex Machina: does developing consciousness in AI depend on giving them sexuality?

By Neema Boutorabi, April 2017 General-purpose AI technology is just around the corner. Much like the industrial revolution, or the scientific renaissance, the construction of … Read More ›

Posted on May 23, 2017
featured, robot warfare

Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS): A Threat to Democracy?

By Sophie L. Buckle, April  2017. According to John Williams (2015), the structure and capabilities of a military reflect the values and principles of the … Read More ›

Posted on May 23, 2017October 4, 2017
mind cloning, personal identity, short fiction

Delayed

By Darien Pletcher Artist’s Note: This short story is based on the problems and possible solutions the teletransportation paradox raises as well as the moral … Read More ›

Posted on May 10, 2017May 11, 2017

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