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Humanity vs. Technology (in 5 minutes)

July 31, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson 0 Comments

Dr. Leigh M. Johnson summarizes the challenges technology poses to humanity (and the humanities) in 5-minute PowerPoint.

Lying Artificial Intelligence

July 27, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson 0 Comments

Should we worry about a robot capable of lying about being a robot?

Determining a Judgment of Taste

July 16, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson 0 Comments

On Kant’s strange anecdote of the rue de la Huchette

BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast, Ep9: “Shut Up and Dance” with Rick Lee

June 9, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson 2 Comments

For Episode 9, I am joined by Dr. Richard A. Lee to talk about aruveillance, trolling, forgiveness/absolution, and “Shut Up and Dance,” (Season 3, Episode 3 of Black Mirror), which first premiered in 2013. “Shut Up and Dance” is one of only a handful of Black Mirror episodes that does not include any futuristic technology, so…

BLACK MIRROR REFLECTOINS podcast, Ep8: “The Waldo Moment” with Jason Read

June 9, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson 0 Comments

For Episode 8 of the BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast, I am joined by Dr. Jason Read to talk about “The Waldo Moment” (Season 2, Episode 3 of Black Mirror), which first premiered in 2013 and has been, in retrospect, one of the most unfortunately prescient episodes of the series so far. This was my first…

BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep4: “Striking Vipers” with Adriel M. Trott

June 9, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson 0 Comments

In Episode 4 of BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, I am joined by Dr. Adriel M. Trott to discuss the first episode from the latest Season of Black Mirror, “Striking Vipers” released in 2019. Please make sure that you watch (or re-watch) “Striking Vipers” before you listen to our conversation, because all of the BLACK MIRROR…

BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS Ep3: “The National Anthem” with Ammon Allred

June 9, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson 0 Comments

In Episode 3 of BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, I am joined by one of my absolute favorite human beings, Dr. Ammon Allred, who is also quite literally the only person with whom I feel comfortable recording a conversation about Black Mirror‘s inaugural episode, “The National Anthem.” And, after having recorded said episode, I’m already having second thoughts about…

BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep2: “White Christmas” with Chris Gilliard

June 9, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson 0 Comments

In Episode 2 of BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, I am joined by Dr. Chris Gilliard to discuss the first Black Mirror holiday special, first aired in 2014, “White Christmas.” Again, I strongly recommend that you watch (or re-watch) the episode before listening to this podcase episode. Even though Chris and I spend waaayyyy more time talking about…

BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 14: “Men Against Fire” with Charles W. McKinney, Jr.

June 9, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson 0 Comments

For Episode 14, I am joined by Dr. Charles W. McKinney, Jr. to talk about dehumanization techniques, the importance of race-conscious thinking, the dangerous logic of eugenics, whether an anti-racist technology is possible (or desirable), and “Men Against Fire.” Listen/Download BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast episodes Subscribe to BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast Support/Donate to BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast…

BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 13: “Be Right Back” with Samir Chopra

June 9, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson 0 Comments

For Episode 13, I am joined by Dr. Samir Chopra to talk about intelligent robots, personhood, the complicated machinations of human grieving, and “Be Right Back” (Season 2, Episode 1 of Black Mirror), which first premiered in 2013. Listen/Download BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast episodes Subscribe to BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast Support/Donate to BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast My…

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