Artificial Intelligence

There has been some very thought provoking radio programmes on AI via the BBC, in particular In Our Tome with Melvyn Bragg -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003k9fc#auto

Plus this one from the Analysis series on the question of AI superceding us.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05372sx#auto

Then there this fascinating programme on Artificial Intelligence and Cinema today -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05prsc5


As Blade Runner returns to the big screen in the wake of Ex Machina and Chappie, Adam and Francine investigate the role of artificial intelligence in cinema. Professor Christopher Frayling presents a brief history of the robot in movies, Dr Andy Philippides demonstrates why scientists are not that interested in humanoid robots. As part of the BBC's Make It Digital campaign, computer programmer Bill Thompson reveals the best and worst examples of coding in film history, and games reviewer Helen Lewis shows Francine how A.I. is changing the future of gaming. Adam asks the big question: can we really replicate human consciousness ? He hears from professors Anil Seth and Roger Luckhurst, and from novelist Naomi Alderman.

Thursday Music Selection

So as it is \easter (almos) some music for the weekend coming -

Coil - Sex With Sun Ra

Next up Jolie Holand and Old Fashioned Morphine

This is starkly beautiful -

Susanna and The Magical Orchestra - Believer

And finally -

Animal Collective - My Girls

Enjoy.