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Van Hasselt Lecture | Peter Railton: Sharing a World with Artificially-Intelligent Agents

Van Hasselt Lecture | Peter Railton: Sharing a World with Artificially-Intelligent Agents 13 november 2024 20:15 t/m 22:00 - Locatie: Van der Mandelezaal, Prinsenhof Museum | Zet in mijn agenda Register Sharing a World with Artificially-Intelligent Agents With the development of AI, our world will increasingly be shared with highly-capable artificially-intelligent agents, many operating relatively autonomously. This raises a host of safety concerns, and while various restrictions and “guard-rails” are being designed to impose upon such agents, the openness and complexity of the natural and social worlds we will share with AI agents requires that these agents have some capacities of their own for identifying and responding appropriately to ethical features of situations and actions. Current AI systems and agents owe their open-ended capabilities primarily to learning rather than pre-programming. Might learning processes also enable AI agents to acquire open-ended competence with ethically-relevant features, becoming much-needed allies in promoting safety for AI agents and ourselves alike? Keynote speaker Peter Railton is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The Sibil•la Ensemble will provide musical counterpoint inspired by the writings of the 12th century mystic Hildegard von Bingen. Van Hasselt Lecture The annual Van Hasselt Lecture addresses topics around ethics, peace and justice in our technological age. The lecture was named after Frans van Hasselt, a student in Delft, who denounced the suspension of Jewish professors at the University in a speech on the 23rd of November 1940. In August 1941 he was arrested by the German occupying forces and perished at Buchenwald concentration camp two years later. Organised by: Department Values, Technology and Innovation of the Faculty of Technology, Policy & Management and Studium Generale You can reach the organizers with questions at SG@tudelft.nl .

Building a Culture of Openness: Empowering Change through Community Action

Building a Culture of Openness: Empowering Change through Community Action 28 november 2024 14:00 t/m 17:30 - Locatie: TU Delft, Prometheusplein 1 | Zet in mijn agenda Register The Open Science Community Delft (OSCD) invites you to join the annual networking event, on the 28th of November in the Main Hall of the TU Delft Library ! Expect a cozy atmosphere, inspiring people, and a space buzzing with innovative ideas. Programme 14:00-14:15 - Arrival, Tea, and Coffee A warm welcome to connect over a casual drink. Start meeting familiar faces and new members in our growing community. 14:15-14:25 - Welcome & Programme Overview An introduction to the programme, with a brief overview of the community’s news. 14:25-15:00 - Fireside Chat & Q&A: "Mainstreaming Open Science – What’s Our Next Step?" A candid conversation with several community members sharing their perspectives on how the OSCD can be a catalyst for embedding Open Science as a standard. We’ll explore why our community matters, how it supports its members, and what actions we can take to amplify our collective impact. Bring your questions! 15:00-15:30 - Networking Break (featuring OS Bingo) Refuel with snacks and drinks, and join in for OS Bingo—a fun way to break the ice, discover commonalities, and learn something new about each other! 15:30-16:15 - Open Mic: OS Pitches – Successes, Ideas & Lessons Learned The floor is yours! This open mic session invites any community member to pitch their Open Science projects, share ideas, or discuss lessons learned from challenges. Each speaker will have 3-4 minutes to share (no slides). If you’d like to pitch, please SIGN UP HERE . 16:15-17:30 - Networking & Vision Board Contributions Wrap up with drinks and snacks, mingle with community members, and add your thoughts to the “Next Chapter: OSCD Ideas Board.” This is your space to share vision for the future, suggest activities, and bring visual representations of what you’d love to see OSCD achieve! Do you have a question for the Fireside chat? Let us know here . Organised by: Open Science Community Delft . Contact: openscience@tudelft.nl

Existential Tuesday: Is monogamy dead?

Existential Tuesday: Is monogamy dead? 12 november 2024 12:45 - Locatie: The Nook | Zet in mijn agenda What is (or are) the best model(s) for an intimate relationship? In theory, modern society makes it easier for everyone to choose their own kind of intimate relationship. We are no longer bound to the basic model of hetero salary-man & housewife, married and monogamous till the end of days, as consecrated by religious authorities. And yet, most people still try to stick to the model. Is this nature? Or nurture? What other models are available to us? Long term, short term; one partner, multiple partners, no partner; open relationships; straight, bi, queer, or asexual; real life or virtual; romantic or pre-arranged; child-rearing or childless; official or clandestine? Should any and all forms of being together be sanctioned? And is any particular one of them better suited to our times than the others? both culturally and economically? We can talk about the influence of dating apps on commitment, or the power of intimacy vs individualization, you name it. But we will have to talk about sex and love and togetherness in the context of personal freedom and cultural norms. Are we still able to bond when we’re all so used to having things our own way? For inspiration, watch this TED talk by author Christopher Ryan on sex and pair bonding . There’s some talk about Darwin, bonobos, and sexually autonomous societies. Existential Tuesdays Existential Tuesdays are small weekly* lunch discussions in the Nook of the TUD Library. Practice your critical thinking skills, learn to see the world from different perspectives, and hang out with your fellow deep thinkers in Delft. Interested in other events in the Nook? Sign up for the newsletter to find out what else we’re planning. * no sessions during exam weeks or study weeks. Organised by: Studium Generale You can reach the organizers with questions at SG@tudelft.nl .

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