Philosophy of Computing: an interdisciplinary exploration

Abstract

This round table embarks on a comprehensive exploration of a nascent interdisciplinary field, unraveling the intricate tapestry where various disciplines employ computing machinery and computation as instruments or argumentative practices. From aesthetics and the mind to social structures and life itself, the discussion delves into the current state of philosophical discourse surrounding the computational. Furthermore, it points towards future directions and considerations in the ever-evolving landscape of computing. Central to this round table is the concept of the 'uncomputable'. Participants will present academic contributions spanning theoretical computer science, cognitive science, aesthetics of computing, ethics of AI, physical computing, and biomathematics. The overarching goal is to foster interdisciplinary inquiries into the computational nature of our world and the way we harness the power of the computational description, promising a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights.

Round table details

Date and time: August, Wednesday 7th, 2024; 17:00 - 19:00.
Place: Sapienza University, Rome (Italy). CU002 - Giurisprudenza Building - Aula IX.
Total panel time: 120 minutes
Time per participant: 10 - 12 minutes.
Q&A section: After all participants have spoken, only if time allows. 

Presenters & programme

1. SOBRE LA CONCIENCIA E I.A., O PITHIA.
   Leonardo a. Castro Sánchez  — School of Law (UNAM)

2. DE MÁQUINA Y EX MÁQUINA. DETERMINISMO Y AUTOCONOCIMIENTO.
   Mariana Zamfir Stanciu — School of Philosophy and Literature (UNAM)

3. HYPERCOMPUTATION IN NESTED CLOSED TIMELIKE CURVES.
   Marien Raat — Leiden University

4. EMBODIED COGNITION, RELATIONAL EVOLUTIONISM, AND ARTIFICIAL EMOTIONAL SYSTEMS.
   Melina Gastelum Vargas — School of Philosophy and Literature (UNAM)

5. SELECTION, HISTORY AND [UNDER]DETERMINISM: ON THE LIMITS OF DETERMINISTIC SYSTEMS AND MEANINGFUL BEHAVIOR.
   Laura Mojica — University of the Basque Country

6. COLLECTIVE LABOR AND KNOWLEDGE AS THE SOURCES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. CONTRIBUTION TO A MATERIALIST CRITIQUE OF AI.
   Cristóbal Reyes Núñez — School of Philosophy and Literature (UNAM)

7. BIOETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF CONCEPTUALIZING ARTIFICIAL CONSCIOUSNESS FROM THE HUMAN PERSPECTIVE.
   Amellalli P. Lázaro Arias — School of Sciences (UNAM)

8. UNCOMPUTABLE LIFE & COMPUTATIONAL ARTIFACTS.
   Enrique F. Soto Astorga — School of Sciences (UNAM)