Curiosity Unplugged

In a 2017 Pew Research Center survey, 72 percent of Americans expressed some level of worry about the notion that machines might do many of the jobs currently done by humans—with 25 percent describing themselves as very worried. Additionally, 76 percent expect that widespread automation will lead to much greater levels of economic inequality than exist today. As society moves toward new and increased uses of automation technology, can we find a satisfactory way to coexist with our creations? Joining Curiosity Unplugged is Professor of Computer Science Shlomo Argamon, Professor of Philosophy Elisabeth Hildt, and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Matthew Spenko.