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Are the Machines Coming to Get Us?
Are the Machines Coming to Get Us?

Thu, Jan 23

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Online Session

Are the Machines Coming to Get Us?

Her (2013) directed by Spike Jonze Short story: The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster (1909) ⏱️ Preparation: Approx. 3 hours

Jan 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST

Online Session


  1. Film: "Her" (2013) directed by Spike Jonze A near-future romance that explores the relationship between a man and an AI operating system. This film delves into themes of human-AI interaction, emotional connections with technology, and the blurring lines between artificial and human intelligence. Length: 2 hours


  2. Short story: "The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster (1909)- A prescient science fiction story that depicts a world where humanity has become entirely dependent on an omnipotent global Machine. It explores themes of technological dependence, isolation, and the loss of direct human experience. ~ 25 pages




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