Lisa Messeri
Yale Anthropologist studying the political ecology of the VR community and author of In the Land of the Unreal: Virtual and Other Realities in Los Angeles
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 31: Science Is a Human Endeavor (feat. Molly Crockett and Lisa Messeri), April 15 2024
Drs. Molly Crockett and Lisa Messeri discuss the hype of 'self-driving labs' and the importance of human involvement in scientific research. They debunk myths about AI replacing scientists, explore the risks of oversimplifying AI in research, and emphasize the need for critical discussions on AI's limitations and benefits in scientific endeavors.
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Mar 16, 2024 • 1h 10min
Lisa Messeri, "In the Land of the Unreal: Virtual and Other Realities in Los Angeles" (Duke UP, 2024)
Exploring the vision of VR as an 'empathy machine' in LA post-#MeToo era. Delving into the paradox of using VR to mend fractured realities. Emphasizing the intersection of place, technology, and social change in LA tech community.
