explAInED – Episode 002: AI, Ethics, and the Future of Cognition with Dr. Brian Glenney

Episode Summary:

In this episode of explAInED, we sit down with Dr. Brian Glenney, associate professor of philosophy at Norwich University in Vermont. With a focus on AI ethics, sensory perception, and even skateboarding, Brian brings a unique philosophical lens to the challenges AI presents. We discuss the difference between human and artificial intelligence, the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI's rapid development, and how educators can navigate this evolving landscape. Plus, the hosts tackle the latest AI news—are we really ready for artificial general intelligence?

Resources & Mentions:

• From The New York Times: AI Is Advancing Fast—Are We Ready? by Kevin Roose

• The Cyborg Manifesto by Donna Haraway – Exploring the intersection of technology and human identity.

• Norwich University - Brian Glenney