ANTHR 3436

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ANTHR 3436
Artificial Intelligence Ideology and Persuasion: Anthropological Perspectives

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In this course we use anthropological perspectives to examine the ideological underpinnings of the new artificial intelligence industry now rapidly transforming society, politics, culture, and war. We will study ethnographic and other accounts of the new consequences for human judgment and autonomy, as machines are being introduced into previous human realms of social life, including by way of new techniques of mass persuasion. We will analyze the intellectual motivations of the AI industry leaders today, in the context of contemporary social thought, including the emerging scholarly and political critique and debate. Course materials will consist of readings and visuals.


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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 6436

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4702 ANTHR 3436   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Fiskesjo, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person