The Soul and the Machine: AI and Human Dignity, a Conversation

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of AI and human dignity, drawing inspiration from the words of the renowned philosophers and thinkers
We all seek individuality, authenticity and the importance of living a meaningful life. But what does that mean in light of AI? Is there anything a human can do that an AI cannot? As we navigate a world increasingly shaped by technology, how can we ensure that AI serves as a tool for human flourishing rather than a threat to our dignity and autonomy?

Event Details:
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Date: Friday Sept 21, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30PM
• Location: 333 E. Ontario Chicago, 60611 @ at Cyber Cafee
• BYOB: You are welcome to bring some wine, beer or favorite drink or treat, dessert or hors d'oeuvre!
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## Philosophical Articles on AI

### Classic Readings

• "Minds, Brains, and Programs" by John Searle: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/behavioral-and-brain-sciences/article/minds-brains-and-programs/DC644B47A4299C637C89772FACC2706A
• "Can a Machine Think?" by Alan Turing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test
• "What Is It Like to Be a Bat?" by Thomas Nagel, https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~cavitch/pdf-library/Nagel_Bat.pdf

### Contemporary Perspectives

• "Consciousness and the Hard Problem" by David Chalmers: https://iep.utm.edu/hard-problem-of-conciousness/
• "The Singularity Is Near" by Ray Kurzweil:https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Singularity_Is_Near.html?id=9FtnppNpsT4C
• "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies" by Nick Bostrom: https://www.amazon.com/Superintelligence-Dangers-Strategies-Nick-Bostrom/dp/0198739834

### Recent Developments

• "The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence" by Nick Bostrom: https://nickbostrom.com/ethics/artificial-intelligence.pdf
• "The Moral Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence" by Russell and Norvig: https://enablegeek.medium.com/the-ethics-of-ai-navigating-the-moral-landscape-of-artificial-intelligence-b56b7fcd5da1