Discussion (2Part)
PART 1:
Your Task: Before beginning this discussion make sure you have watched the short video synopsis for the novel Fahrenheit 451.
How does the concept of censorship and the suppression of knowledge in ‘Fahrenheit 451’ resonate with contemporary society, and what warnings or lessons can we draw from the novel in relation to the role of information and free thought in our own time?
PART 2:
Consider the article located in this module (“The Clockwork Universe”). What are some of the arguments it contains about free will? You can also consider Dr. Robert Sapolsky’s arguments (from the PowerPoint). What implications does this have in regards to our understanding of the intelligence of AI?
The clockwork universe: is free will an illusion? |