Benjamin Bratton

Professor of Philosophy of Technology and Speculative Design at University of California, San Diego and Director of Antikythera, a think tank researching the philosophy of computation.

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Mar 20, 2025 • 58min

Benjamin Bratton: A Philosophy of Planetary Computation: From Antikythera to Synthetic Intelligence

Benjamin Bratton, a Professor at UC San Diego and Director of the Antikythera think tank, dives into the fascinating realm of planetary computation. He connects ancient technologies like the Antikythera mechanism to modern challenges, emphasizing how our tech outpaces our understanding. Bratton discusses how artificial intelligence interacts with our ecological existence and the philosophical implications of our evolving cognitive landscape. He urges a shift in thinking about intelligence and collaboration as we navigate the complexities of the future.

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