Consciousness Club #25 | The Danger of Memes (Or Why Talking to Aliens May Be a Bad Idea)
Invited speaker: Pr. Caleb Scharf, Columbia University, New York City
Abstract:
A little knowledge can be a tricky thing, especially if it’s injected into human thoughts without warning. The ultimate challenge might be how to handle ourselves should we ever be on the receiving end of extraterrestrial communications. As much as that prospect is currently in the realm of science fiction, it raises some intriguing points about the human trajectory and tools like AI.
*Please note that the doors will close at 6:15.
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110 E 28th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10016
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