by Dr Peter Millican

With startling breakthroughs in AI repeatedly making the news, where is this taking us, and how should we respond? Are we on the brink of “Artificial General Intelligence”, and what are the implications? What are the foundations of the computer revolution, and how can algorithmic thinking, AI techniques and computer modelling shed light on humanity and society? This course brings together insights from both Computer Science and Philosophy to explore these fascinating issues. In the process, students will experience both practical coding of computer models and philosophical discussion, and join an interdisciplinary debate informed by both classic and contemporary contributions.

Note: This module will fulfill CHS Artificial Intelligence Common curriculum or CHS Scientific Inquiry (but not both). However, this module will not fulfill CDE Artificial Intelligence Common curriculum.