As artificial intelligence takes root in everything from science and social media to politics and policing, world-leading AI expert Toby Walsh seeks to answer a pressing question: can we trust AI or will it increasingly deceive us? Drawing from his recent essay in Griffith Review 80: Creation Stories, he offered a fascinating perspective on our increasing reliance on intelligent and autonomous technology and how we might ensure AI is harnessed as a force for good rather for nefarious ends. 

This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney. 

As artificial intelligence takes root in everything from science and social media to politics and policing, world-leading AI expert Toby Walsh seeks to answer a pressing question: can we trust AI or will it increasingly deceive us? Drawing from his recent essay in Griffith Review 80: Creation Stories, he offered a fascinating perspective on our increasing reliance on intelligent and autonomous technology and how we might ensure AI is harnessed as a force for good rather for nefarious ends.  This event was presented by the <a href="https://www.swf.org.au/">Sydney Writers' Festival</a> and supported by UNSW Sydney.

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An initiative of UNSW Sydney, the Centre for Ideas is a thought-provoking program of events and digital content from the globe's leading thinkers, authors and artists.

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Toby Walsh on the Artificial in Artificial Intelligence

The late philosopher and scientist, Daniel Dennett talked about ‘counterfeit people’ as one of the great dangers of AI – but are we now willing to court the same dangers through our adoption of multiple identities across the metaverse. Moving from the confinement of physical reality to the landscape of the metaverse, where looks, preferences, and genders are limitless, we can each acquire many digital selves.

Is a ‘virtual you’ a truer reflection of your deepest self – revealing desires and aspects that otherwise remain hidden? What is the human cost of leaving the physical world behind? Hear Lizzie O'Shea, Patrick Stokes, Emily van der Nagel and Rob Brooks discuss. 

Presented as part of The Ethics Centre's Festival of Dangerous Ideas, supported by UNSW Sydney.

The late philosopher and scientist, Daniel Dennett talked about &lsquo;counterfeit people&rsquo; as one of the great dangers of AI &ndash; but are we now willing to court the same dangers through our adoption of multiple identities across the metaverse. Moving from the confinement of physical reality to the landscape of the metaverse, where looks, preferences, and genders are limitless, we can each acquire many digital selves.
Is a &lsquo;virtual you&rsquo; a truer reflection of your deepest self &ndash; revealing desires and aspects that otherwise remain hidden? What is the human cost of leaving the physical world behind? Hear&nbsp;Lizzie O'Shea, Patrick Stokes, Emily van der Nagel and Rob Brooks discuss.&nbsp;
Presented as part of The Ethics Centre's&nbsp;<a href="https://festivalofdangerousideas.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://festivalofdangerousideas.com/">Festival of Dangerous Ideas</a>, supported by UNSW Sydney.

Counterfeit People

Over 40 years ago, Deborah Lawrie broke barriers to become Australia’s first female commercial airline pilot. Her path wasn’t easy — she battled a landmark High Court case to challenge gender discrimination in employment and prevailed, all while facing blatant prejudice and unapologetic misogyny.

Deborah’s determination didn’t just open cockpit doors; it helped pave the way for equal opportunity across male-dominated industries, opening economic doors for women Australia wide.

Hear Deborah Lawrie in conversation with journalist Sarah Malik, on her story and how we can accelerate action for gender equality through education, allyship, and the dismantling of systemic barriers.

Presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and supported by UNSW Aviation.

Over 40 years ago, Deborah Lawrie broke barriers to become Australia&rsquo;s first female commercial airline pilot. Her path wasn&rsquo;t easy &mdash; she battled a landmark High Court case to challenge gender discrimination in employment and prevailed, all while facing blatant prejudice and unapologetic misogyny.
Deborah&rsquo;s determination didn&rsquo;t just open cockpit doors; it helped pave the way for equal opportunity across male-dominated industries, opening economic doors for women Australia wide.
Hear Deborah Lawrie in conversation with journalist Sarah Malik, on her story and how we can accelerate action for gender equality through education, allyship, and the dismantling of systemic barriers.
Presented by the&nbsp;<a href="https://unswcentreforideas.com/">UNSW Centre for Ideas</a>&nbsp;and supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/science/our-schools/aviation">UNSW Aviation</a>.

Deborah Lawrie: The Fight to Fly

In a timely and thought-provoking discussion, essayist and author of the recently released The World After Gaza, Pankaj Mishra reflects on the ongoing war in Gaza, examining how competing narratives of colonialism, national identity and justice collide with tragic consequences for all.

In a conversation with philosopher and Executive Director of The Ethics Centre Simon Longstaff, Mishra delves into the historical, political and ethical forces shaping our world, the waning influence of the Global North and the role of journalism in actively constructing and distorting reality.

In a timely and thought-provoking discussion, essayist and author of the recently released&nbsp;The World After Gaza, Pankaj Mishra reflects on the ongoing war in Gaza, examining how competing narratives of colonialism, national identity and justice collide with tragic consequences for all.
In a conversation with philosopher and Executive Director of The Ethics Centre Simon Longstaff, Mishra delves into the historical, political and ethical forces shaping our world, the waning influence of the Global North and the role of journalism in actively constructing and distorting reality.

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