The Singularity Discussion Series
FBL63: Isabel Millar - Sex, Psychoanalysis, Film, and A.I.
Jul 18, 2022
Isabel Millar discusses the role of enjoyment and psychoanalysis in AI, focusing on the sexbot and gender. They explore the body's importance, female AI in film, male dominance in AI creation, and what AI reveals about humanity.
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- Exploring the importance of the body, gender, and sexuality in AI development through psychoanalytic lens.
- Emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches and critical thinking in understanding AI's societal impacts.
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Exploring the Intersection of Psychoanalysis and Artificial Intelligence
Isabel Miller, a philosopher and psychoanalytical theorist, discusses the neglected role of enjoyment and psychoanalysis in the field of AI in her book. She uses the sex bot as a focal point to delve into gender, sex, and the body's role in revealing deeper questions about humanity. By establishing an understanding of psychoanalysis, the conversation unfolds themes like the importance of the body, the representation of female artificial intelligence in films, and what AI can teach us about ourselves.
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