Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature) Humanities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Ana Ilievska
Apr 12, 2023
Ana Ilievska, a Mellon Fellow at Stanford Humanities Center, discusses the relationship between literature, the industrial revolution, and technology. They explore the nature of thinking, the importance of reading and solitude, the role of generative AI, the threat of AI on white collar jobs, consciousness, and embracing mystery.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Nature and Location of Thinking
05:13 • 22min
The Importance of Reading and Solitude
26:55 • 14min
The Role of Generative AI in Creating Emptiness
40:54 • 4min
The Role of Writing in Education and the Threat of AI
45:13 • 6min
Exploring Consciousness and Embracing Mystery
51:32 • 3min
Conclusion and Farewell
54:19 • 4min