Bruce Sterling writes about the efficacy of an ethics manifesto by AI programmers.
Artificial Morality
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The Weekly Read: January 20, 2020
Steve Lichtman reviews the week in culture and politics.
55 Voices for Democracy: “Democracy and Emphatic Talk” by Jan Philipp Reemtsma
Jan Philipp Reemtsma talks about the importance of emphatic rhetoric in democracy for the Thomas Mann House series "55 Voices for Democracy."
The Young Are the Biggest Losers: Talking to David Runciman
Andy Fitch talks with David Runciman about the voting gap between young and old in the UK.
After an Opposition Victory, Istanbul’s Youth Feel Emancipated and Precarious
Kaya Genç discusses the recent political trends among Turkish youth.
Romare Bearden: A Likeness
Andrew M. Davenport reviews two recent books about 20th century artist Romare Bearden.
Minding the Molly Discourse: Don’t Overlook The Feminist Roots of Her Work
Jenny Staff Johnson examines the unique feminism of Molly Ivins in light of the documentary "Raise Hell."
The Weekly Read: January 13, 2020
Steve Lichtman reviews the week in culture and politics.
Pengsoo, the Genderless, Shameless Giant-Penguin Antihero Winning Korean Hearts and Minds
Colin Marshall explains the rise in popularity of Pengsoo and other anthropomorphic mascots in South Korea.
Patterns of Life: AI and “Actionable Data” in Warfare
Lucy Suchman talks about increasingly automated surveillance and attack techniques in war zones.
