Fact and Science Fiction

This episode I discuss the history, theory, and philosophy behind artificial intelligence. How does our human consciousness differ? And what artificial intelligence looks like in science fiction, such as The Matrix, Person of Interest, Westworld, and more.Research from 'Blockbuster Science' by David Siegel Bernstein and 'Love + Sex with Robots' by David LevyTheme music by The 126ers, additional music by The 129ers. I didn't mean to do that.Audio clips from 'Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy' radio play and an Interview with Sophia the robot, WGN-TV.Follow the pod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @factandscifi, follow the pod blog at factandscifi.blogspot.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.