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Nicolas D. Villarreal
Author of "A Soul of a New Type: Writings on Artificial Intelligence and Materialist Semiotics". Explores the intersection of semiotics and AI.
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Aug 4, 2025
• 2h 40min
Signs, Symbols, and Silicon: How AI Changes Our Understanding of Thought with Nicolas D. Villarreal
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Nicolas D. Villarreal, the author of "A Soul of a New Type," shares insights on the intersection of semiotics and AI. He challenges conventional views on human versus artificial intelligence, emphasizing that AI absorbs patterns without personal context. The discussion delves into the complexities of language, narrative, and the socio-political impact of culture on AI's development. Villarreal critiques rationalism and reflects on the implications of AI understanding as it relates to ideology and communication, all while painting a vivid picture of thought in a digital age.
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