The New York University Prof and author of many influential books including the new Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy joins Mark and Bill to simulate debates about AI, cybersex, actor vs. character, and keeping children safe from reality. We refer to Nick Bostrom's argument that we're most likely now in a simulation. In a past episode, we discussed … [Read more...] about PvI#63: Virtual Socrates w/ David Chalmers
Philosophy of Technology
PvI#59: Yes, and Technological Dystopia w/ Anthony LeBlanc
How does new technology affect ethics? Anthony (who is on strike, but that doesn't apply to improv) is an improviser with a computer science degree who now coaches kid TV actors. We talk personal identity, transhumanism, genetic engineering, AI, organizational ethics, Black Mirror, Beastars, and transporter virginity. Listen to more transporter talk on The Partially Examined … [Read more...] about PvI#59: Yes, and Technological Dystopia w/ Anthony LeBlanc