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Bernard Williams in the Lands of Arda: Thoughts on Immortal Beings

By Cesar Garcia, April 2017. It is a truism to say that we as humans fear death, and that we lament what often strikes us … Read More ›

Posted on October 4, 2017October 4, 2017
artificial intelligence, movie/TV review, relationships with robots

Blade Runner and Being Human

By Matt Cook, April 2017. Could machines ever be human? Many, especially today, would say no. However, as a thought experiment, consider advanced AI encompassed … Read More ›

Posted on June 7, 2017
artificial intelligence, consciousness, movie/TV review

The Turing Test in Ex Machina

By Sean Cameron, April 2017 Alex Garland’s 2015 film “Ex Machina” explores several classic problems in philosophy of mind through its modern illustration of the … Read More ›

Posted on May 26, 2017
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
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

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