Tag: Science Fiction

Philosophers Are Interested in A.I., But Why Would A.I. Be Interested in Philosophy?

The final scenes of Her afford a surprising opportunity for thinking about the value of philosophy. Theodore Twombly, the central human character, has just been dumped by their…

The Machine Stops is Only a Start

I was always a voracious reader with a preference for fiction. My family made regular trips to the library growing up, so I had a never-ending supply of…

The Empowering Legacy of Science Fiction

Davidson traces an arc through her life story which began when a fifth-grade teacher gave her a copy of the novel Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey. This gesture, combined…