Philosophy of Technology: Thinking Machines

(4 Credits)

This course aims to train students to think philosophically about our rapidly changing—and ever more intimate—relationship with machines. We focus in particular on the following subjects: artificial intelligence, robots, cyborgs, automation and science fiction speculation. Prerequisite: Global Perspectives on Society (GPS) or Sophomore standing Fulfillment: CORE STS; Humanities Interdisciplinary or Advanced course; IMA elective; IMB major IMA/IMB elective.