Cognitive and computational neuroscientist Anil Seth is recognized as among the 0.1% most impactful scientists in terms of publications. A recurring TED speaker, he will start off the day by dissecting the “purely human” vs the machine: Where does creativity start, where does it come from? Can computers be creative at all?
In this fireside chat moderated by AC Coppens, we will explore the intersection of consciousness, creativity and AI with clarity and nuance. What is the role of biology in shaping our ability to create and innovate? Seth will discuss the concept of anthropocentric biases and explore the workings of the brain as a prediction machine. Could this be the origin of inspiration?
Language: EN
Bios
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Photo: Maximilian PreußAC Coppens
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AC is a strategist, conference curator, host, moderator & speaker. They founded THE CATALYSTS, a boutique agency for innovative & creative players working at the crossing of Digital Tech, Film/XR, Music/Sound, Design & Culture. The agency has a coach/sulting focus on the specific challenges of entering new markets, to advise and mentor teams on strategic & marketing planning, business & audience development. They also turn conferences into sites of knowledge exchange and co-creation.
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Anil Seth
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Anil Seth is a Director of the Centre for Consciousness Science and Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex. His research focuses on the brain basis of conscious experience and on how consciousness science relates to technology, society and the arts. He is the lead scientist on the collective immersive experience Dreamachine, and his recent book Being You: A New Science of Consciousness was an instant Sunday Times Bestseller and a Book of the Year for many publications.
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This project has been developed and is presented in the context of the European Digital Deal project. European Digital Deal is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.