News articles and commentary on the place of the humanities in the modern world.
1010, 2018
Philosophy, AI, and the power of language (Mark Sharma, The State Press)
How philosophy of mind, rooted in language, provides the means for designing AI.
2809, 2018
AI misconceived (Michael Jordan, Medium)
Both scientists and the general public misunderstand the challenges and opportunities of new technologies.
2409, 2018
AI and the end of life (Kris Newby, Stanford Medicine)
Intelligent use of algorithms can help physicians predict the amount of time left for the gravely ill.
1709, 2018
On the road with AI (Hannah Fry, The Guardian)
Can we trust AI to guide us on the right road?
1309, 2018
Humanities and the environment (Bess Connolly Martell, YaleNews)
Studying the interrelationship between the humanities and the environmental sciences.
1009, 2018
Scientific certainties and humanities doubts (John Horgan, Scientific American)
Striking the balance between certainty and doubt with the help of the humanities.
409, 2018
The humanities crisis down under (Francis McWhannell, The Spinoff)
How the humanities crisis down under came about, and what to do about it.
3008, 2018
The algorithm problem (Carl Miller, Times Literary Supplement)
Can we manage a world tracked by algorithms?
2508, 2018
Portrait of AI as a young man (Naomi Rea, artnet News)
Putting the A of AI into art.
1908, 2018
Studying the humanities enhances scientific understanding (Vinjai Vale, Medium)
Humanities knowledge enriches our scientific research.