This is a repeat of a Spring 2019 course. Artificial intelligence has gone from science fiction to reality. It is starting to profoundly change our way of life. Some see it as a promise, others as a threat. The study group will look at how philosophers, scientists, and other scholars view the phenomenon. To prepare for each session participants may read a recommended article or story, and/or watch some videos. They will be available as links from the study group web page. In class we will discuss the assignment and take up further examples. There are no right or wrong answers. The experts themselves are divided. Please join the discussion.
Instructor Michael Werner is a retired computer science professor from Wentworth Institute of Technology. He has a Ph.D. in computer science from Northeastern University. Michael has had a long involvement with computers, starting in 1963. His recent teaching specialties have been in programming languages and 3D graphics on Android phones. Lately, his interests have shifted to the philosophical implications of the computer revolution. Michael taught “Exploring the Gift” at Instituto Allende’s Life Long Learning program as well as six study groups at Tufts University’s OLLIE program.
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