Matt Heffernan

artificial intelligence

Matt Heffernan

The conversation explores the role of imagination in problem-solving, playwriting, language, culture, and technology. It delves into the impact of imagination on identity, the planet, and ethical considerations in AI.

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Pat Patarunutaporn

The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to human-AI interaction, imagination, and the impact of AI on human flourishing. It delves into the role of imagination in shaping AI interactions, the design of AI for human flourishing, and the ethical considerations of AI addiction and dependency.

Brian Christian

The conversation explores the intersection of art and technology, the alchemy of language and creativity, the pitfalls of co-creating with AI, and the hopeful future of AI and imagination. It delves into the impact of generative AI on creative agency, the sublime and emergence of style in AI, and the importance of engaging with AI and imagination.

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Anna Abraham

The conversation delves into the nature of imagination, its relationship with consciousness, perception, and society, and the impact of the digital age and external influences on imagination. It also explores the paradox of individual and collaborative imagination.

Brian David Johnson

In this episode of the Imagination Desk, we sat down with ASU futurist in residence Brian David Johnson. In this chat, we talk with Brian about his work on artificial intelligence and introduce his new podcast called Sci-Fi House Presents Imagining Int…

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’: How Realistic Is Mysterio’s Illusion Technology?

by Trey Williams, The Wrap (Yahoo)

Center for Science and the Imagination and Open Technology Institute Launch “AI Policy Futures”

“Science fiction stories exert a powerful influence on how we think about technology and the future. But if we spend all of our time looking over our shoulders for killer robots, that means we are not looking ahead to discern the outcomes we might actually want.”

Artificial Intelligence Is Around the Corner. Educators Should Take Note

Michael Bennett
Education Week

Drawn Futures: Arizona 2045

Drawn Futures: Arizona 2045 is a science-based comic book for 5th through 8th grade students. Created by award-winning comics authors and advised by ASU sustainability scholar Dr. Paul Hirt, this original story envisions the near future of Arizona’s energy systems.
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Talking to Bots: Symbiotic Agency and the Case of Tay

Gina Neff and Peter Nagy International Journal Of Communication Download article

Evolution and revolution in artificial intelligence in education.