The theme for our next cafe is "Me, You and Artificial Intelligence, Too." We will briefly survey recent developments in artificial intelligence and have a discussion what the implications of these developments in terms of cognition, decision theory, social interaction, and even self-identity. The introduction will draw heavily from recent examples in space exploration, robotics, and even popular culture and is meant to be informative and accessible to all.

Speaker: Dr. Noah Schwartz,
                  Assistant Professor of Psychology – CNU

Date/Time: Monday, November 30, 2009 at 5:30 pm

Location: Thai Erawan Restaurant in Hampton, Va

Summary:

What is artificial intelligence and what does it mean in your life? Over the past 40 years, intelligent technology has slowly permeated our lives and our culture: it entertains us, answers our questions and helps us with our homework, and has been sent to explore the surface of distant planets. What is the limit of this technology? Will science fiction become reality? Will computers one day gain the right to vote? Dr. Noah Schwartz discusses the science and technology behind many of the latest developments in artificial intelligence and what it all means for us, our future, and ultimately, what it means to be human.

Come out and enjoy dinner, good conversation, and new friends!

The Science Directorate at NASA’s Langley Research Center, the Tidewater Chapter of Sigma Xi and the Hampton Roads Section of the American Chemical Society are partnering to host the "Science Café Series" in our community. Science Cafés are free and open to the public.