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Thursday June 1 2023, 6pm BST

Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Worlds and the Mystery of Consciousness, with David Chalmers

Science &
Technology

Over the last year, AI has been advancing at unprecedented speed. Tools like ChatGPT are taking the drudgery out of many of our everyday activities and creating exciting possibilities. But alarm bells are ringing. As we become increasingly unable to differentiate between the virtual and the real, what risks lie ahead? Are we on the verge of a future where machines ‘awaken’ and pose a threat to humanity? 

Join Intelligence Squared on June 1 as we partner with the Swedish publishing house and ideas forum Fri Tanke to explore the philosophical and political implications of AI, virtual reality, and the mystery of consciousness. David Chalmers, a leading figure in techno-philosophy and consciousness studies, will join a panel of experts in technology, ethics and psychology to delve into some of the most pressing questions facing humanity today.

Is a temporary halt to AI development necessary to address its potential risks? What ethical considerations should guide AI research and implementation? Will AI ever achieve true consciousness, and if so, how should we approach this development? These are just some of the fascinating topics that will be tackled in this thought-provoking event. Don’t miss your chance to engage with this critical conversation. 

For more information about Fri Tanke please visit https://fritanke.se/in-english/

 

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Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Worlds and the Mystery of Consciousness, with David Chalmers


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Speakers
  • David Chalmers

    Professor of Philosophy at New York University

  • Gustav Söderström

    Chief Research and Development Officer at Spotify

  • Anders Ynnerman

    Professor of Scientific Visualization at Linköping University

  • Henrik Kugelberg

    Interdisciplinary ethics fellow Stanford University

  • Julia Uddén

    Associate Professor in Psychology and Linguistics at Stockholm University

Chair
  • Christer Sturmark

    Publisher and CEO of Fri Tanke


Location
  • Online event
Time
  • Thursday 1 June 2023
  • 6pm to 7pm BST



Speakers

Speakers

David Chalmers

Professor of Philosophy at New York University


Professor of Philosophy at New York University.  

Gustav Söderström

Chief Research and Development Officer at Spotify


Chief Research and Development Officer at Spotify.

Anders Ynnerman

Professor of Scientific Visualization at Linköping University


Professor of Scientific Visualization at Linköping University and the Program Director of the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP),

Henrik Kugelberg

Interdisciplinary ethics fellow Stanford University


Interdisciplinary ethics fellow Stanford University

Julia Uddén

Associate Professor in Psychology and Linguistics at Stockholm University


Associate Professor in Psychology and Linguistics at Stockholm University.
Chair

Christer Sturmark

Publisher and CEO of Fri Tanke


Publisher and CEO of Fri Tanke.