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Daniel Shargel on the philosophy of emotions

While everyone may associate certain emotions with certain bodily changes, many philosophers equate emotions with cognitive processes such as perception or judgement. But Daniel Shargel disagrees, arguing that the body plays a more critical role in emotion than traditionally assumed. Physiological changes such as heightened blood pressure or nervous sweating aren’t just part [Read More…]

Ashley Dawson on the Gorgon Stare

How are artificial intelligence and robotic technologies dramatically changing the face of warfare and imperial control? The recently-developed Gorgon Stare, or the nine-camera, wide-area video surveillance system built for U.S. drones, captures so much data that new artificial intelligence systems must be developed in order to process it. Ashley Dawson’s work explores the [Read More…]