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McGill Philosophy, Technology & Policy Lab is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 5 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #5

  Jeff Sebo on AI Welfare Research and Policy | McGill PTP Ep.5

  May 24, 202654 minS0

  <p>Ep. 5 The Ethics of AI Welfare: Consciousness, Agency, and Moral Status | Prof. Jeff Sebo (NYU)</p> <p>Is it possible for artificial intelligence to experience happiness or suffering? In this episode, host Maryna Nekrasova sits down with Professor Jeff Sebo, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Director of the Center for Mind, Ethics, and Policy at NYU. Ahead of his lecture at McGill University’s Philosophy, Technology, and Policy Lab, Professor Sebo discusses why we must take AI welfare seriously in the near future. Together, they untangle complex philosophical boundaries, exploring the distinctions between welfare subjects and moral patients, th...

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  Indigenous Origins of Modern Technology | McGill PTP Ep.4

  May 24, 202648 minS0

  <p>Ep 4. “Indgenizing Technology”. Read the full article on Substack:</p> <p>“Indgenizing Technology”</p> <p>Blog: The Normative Network: https://substack.com/@thenormativenetwork </p> <p>Is there an inherent conflict between Indigenous culture and technological progress?</p> <p>In this episode of the PTP Podcast, Alex sits down with Robbie Dillon to discuss his recent article on the Normative Network Substack. Robbie unpacks the "Double Bind": the catch-22 where Indigenous people are viewed as "unauthentic" if they adopt modern technology, but "primitive" if they don't.</p> <p>We explore: The Erasure of History: Indigenous inventions like the syringe, aspirin, and the...

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  Episode #3

  Is Being "Bad" at Elden Ring Actually a Philosophical Choice? | McGill PTP Ep.3

  May 24, 202641 minS0

  <p>Ep 3. "A theory of slowrunning".</p> <p>Read the full article on Substack: "A theory of slowrunning"</p> <p>Blog: The Normative Network: https://substack.com/@thenormativenetwork </p> <p>What’s the difference between an "idler" and a "slow runner"? Alex Carty joins the podcast to discuss his new paper on the metaphysics of video games. We explore how changing our attitude toward game goals creates entirely new activities within the same digital framework.</p> <p>💡 About the McGill PTP Lab The McGill Philosophy, Technology & Policy (PTP) Lab brings the tools of philosophy to bear on pressing questions in techn...

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  Episode #2

  AI, Data Sovereignty, and Global Power | McGill PTP Ep. 2

  May 24, 202641 minS0

  <p>Ep 2. "When Technology Governs Across Borders Without Law"</p> <p>Read the full article on Substack: When Technology Governs Across Borders Without Law Blog: The Normative Network: https://substack.com/@thenormativenetwork </p> <p>Is Big Tech the new global government? In this episode of the McGill PTP Philosophy Podcast, host Alex Carty sits down with philosopher Radheesh Ameresekere to discuss his first post for "The Normative Network."</p> <p>They dive deep into why we need to stop viewing AI and digital technologies merely as "tools" or "products" and start seeing them as active forms of global governance. From...

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  Crisis of Human Labour and AI | McGill PTP Ep. 1

  May 23, 202645 minS0

  <p>Ep 1. "The Final Abstraction: Artificial Intelligence and The Crisis of Human Labour"</p> <p>This show is based on the substack article: https://substack.com/@thenormativenetwork </p> <p>How is Artificial Intelligence quietly shaping our daily decisions?</p> <p>Join us as we unpack the hidden ethical implications of the algorithms we rely on every day. John Bollinger from the McGill PTP Lab explores the intersection of AI and human autonomy. We discuss the philosophical frameworks needed to understand algorithmic bias, the impact of social media echo chambers, and how we can advocate for better tech policy. If you...

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