AI, Culture & Society Reading Group: «Artificial Stupidity and Artificial Intelligence in the Anthropocene»
AI follows stereotypes related to scientific research, oftentimes expected to serve a useful purpose. Its paradigm-shifting potential is evident in direct applications such as automating processes, creating intelligent assistants, optimizing processes, and solving previously intractable tasks with the power of vast datasets and deeper networks. While these technical advancements are transforming various domains – from research methodologies to corporate endeavors – our emphasis is on understanding the profound effects AI has on society at large.
The DSI Community AI, Culture & Society aims to stimulate discussions on the societal impact of AI and create a forum to explore how the humanities can help to understand the role of AI in contemporary life.
Join the community for its February session to discuss Artificial Stupidity and Artificial Intelligence in the Anthropocene by Bernard Stiegler, published by the Institute for Interdisciplinary Research into the Anthropocene.
When / Wann: February 26, 2026, 18:30
Where / Wo: El punto de Encuentro, Josefstrasse 102, 8005 Zurich
Language / Sprache: English
Registration / Anmeldung: Link
Organisation: DSI Community AI, Culture & Society
Program
| The tentative schedule for each reading group session is as follows: | |
| 18:30 - 19:00 | Getting to know each other |
| 19:00 - 19:15 | Introduction to the community |
| 19:15 - 19:30 | Overview of the book and author |
| 19:30 - 20:30 | Open discussion |