Behind the creative possibilities of AI lies a reality of extraction and exploitation on an industrial scale, with major consequences for the earth and humans. We rarely dwell on the resources needed to fuel this technology and keep it running. The true costs of AI are preferably kept out of the picture by Silicon Valley. …
With the help of Artificial Intelligence we learn more and more about the way animals behave, communicate and experience pleasure and pain. What does this mean for the way we interact with animals? Should we give animals a voice in our decision making and if so, how can we do that? The future affairs platform …
11 May @12h – VPRO Tegenlicht Meet Up ‘Voice of nature’ Lees verder »
SustainaLab and the UvA Sustainability Platform (USP) will host a VPRO Tegenlicht Meet Up about the energy transition on 16 March at Matrix ONE. Together with a line-up of experts, we will view parts of the documentary and discuss the opportunities and dilemmas that come with the transition. After lunch, we will continue with the monthly USP Get-together …
