Stanford Symbolic Systems

Stanford Symbolic Systems program diagram: interconnected nodes labeled S, Y, M.

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Two silhouettes share colorful question marks, symbolizing mind sharing and communication.

Mind Sharing

Guest: Julian Jara-Ettinger, Professor of Psychology and Computer Science, Yale University
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Cross-section of head smelling roses; olfactory system highlighted. Philosophy of smell.

The Philosophy of Smell

Guest: Asifa Majid, Professor of Cognitive Science, University of Oxford
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Monstrous Technologies?

Guest: Persis Drell, Provost, Stanford University
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Warning sign: Moral Dilemma Ahead, depicting a self-driving car.

Driverless Cars at the Moral Crossroads

Guest: Joshua Greene, Professor of Psychology, Harvard University
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Edward Snowden "I Want You" poster: Blow the whistle in defense of our liberty.

Edward Snowden and the Ethics of Whistleblowing

Guest:

Former CIA analyst and NSA contractor Edward Snowden

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