Cafe Theologique

God-like: A 500 year history of AI in myths, machines & monsters

Speaker: Kester Brewin

Monday 14th October, 7.30-9pm, ZeroDegrees Bar, Bridge Street

Leading thinker on technology Kester Brewin shows how AI is both stunningly new and rooted in the most ancient human desires. Hailed by the UK government's own lead on AI as 'god-like', as we finally welcome this stunning technology amongst us - with Frankenstein and Faustus, from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel to the underbelly of Silicon Valley - Brewin skilfully leads us through the myths, machines and monsters that have influenced the development of our greatest and most longed-for invention, and how we can learn to live alongside it.

Café Théologique is hosted by the University of Reading Chaplaincy and is a space to explore contemporary issues from a theological perspective. All are welcome. Events are free to attend without booking. Guests are welcome to join us for food at the venue from 6pm.

This event will be in-person and online.

Zoom joining details: u.nu/cafetheo

Meeting ID: 994 1078 8443

Passcode: 511541

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