Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Studies and Film

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Artificial intelligence (Al) is the study of how to realize human intelligence on a computer. Philosophically, it is concerned with replicating consciousness and self-recognition in machines. The goal of Al is to make a computer that can learn, plan, and solve problems. This course will cover fundamental knowledge for understanding Al. We will introduce the history of Al in Cognitive Science and how it has been explored in various popular films. Thematic Thread(s): Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Conservation, Technology & Imagination, Transfer Thread Completion Course