May 14
Speed Art Museum Louisville, KY
TicketsGuy Dove
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Louisville
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence— The New Ghost in the Machine: Philosophical Questions of Modern AI
Program Description
The many questions regarding the soul and its relationship to inorganic form pervade the GHOST IN THE SHELL series. In this talk, Prof. Guy Dove will explore these questions from a contemporary perspective, applying philosophical theories of language and cognition to better understand the evolving phenomenon of generative AI. The uncanny vision of GHOST IN THE SHELL 2 feels more prescient than ever, while philosophical analysis allows for a clearer view and stronger grasp of the ongoing technological breakthrough.
Film Synopsis
A cyborg detective investigates the case of a female robot who slaughtered her owner.
In the year 2032, the line between humans and machines has been blurred almost beyond distinction. A string of murders perpetrated by a prototype android model has drawn the attention of Public Security Section 9, a unit specializing in counter cyber-terrorism. With none of the victims’ families pressing charges, suspicions arise regarding the nature of the androids and their production company. In the course of the investigation, the almost entirely cyber-bodied agent Batou, and his still human partner Togusa embark on a journey through a technological dystopia, taking on ferocious Yakuza thugs, devious hackers, government bureaucrats, and corporate criminals to uncover the shocking truth behind the crime.
Photo credit: GKids
About the Speaker
Guy Dove, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Louisville, is interested in how the mind works and believes that philosophical accounts of the mental should be informed by findings from anthropology, cognitive science, linguistics, neuroscience, psychology, and related fields. His research falls under the category of philosophy of psychology, broadly construed, and contains both philosophical and empirical elements.