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Psych Geeks: Are We Too Human For Artificial Intelligence?
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:10:51
Publish Date: 2019-02-06 13:19:37
Description: Artificial intelligence scares the heck out of some people. Others are excited about the rise of the new technology. Either way, AI will be a greater part of our lives in the future as the line between science fiction and science fact dissolves. Are we ready for a new kind of relationship with technology? A new book that explores the popular HBO series “Westworld” might give us an idea. Scott Jordan and Eric Wesselmann are Illinois State University professors of psychology and GLT’s Psych Geeks. Both chipped in with their take on AI and our potential relationship with it in “Westworld Psychology: Violent Delights” (Sterling Publishing). In their contribution to the collection of essays, the Psych Geeks examine when and why we see human in the face of AI, and anthropomorphism comes heavily into play. “From a very early age, we learn to simulate other people’s mind states,” Wesselmann said. “To recognize that you have thoughts, I have thoughts. As you’re talking, I’m also looking at your
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