This course explores the future of thinking in the context of advancing technology. Participants will learn about the capabilities of powerful computers compared to the human brain, the intertwining of technological advances with thinking processes, and the potential implications for the future. The course covers topics such as the history of machines merging with humans, the impact of technology on our brains, and the development of machines resembling humans. The teaching method includes presentations, demonstrations, and discussions led by experts in the field. This course is intended for individuals interested in the intersection of technology, cognition, and the future of human thinking.
Overview
Syllabus
John Hockenberry Introduction
Participant Introductions.
What is the brain doing when it is trying to get a signal to the outside?
Pong with no paddle.
Whats the history of machines becoming one with humans?
Will we be more open to this technology moving forward?
Rosalind Picard demonstrates software that reads your face and mind.
Autism and the tools to help the signal to noise problem.
Is all this tech changing our brains?
The worry about spending too much time with our tech.
Can we replicate the internet in out brain?
Can we make a machine that profiles?
Can we create machines that are so like humans that they are another spices?
Taught by
World Science Festival
