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A Philosophy of Planetary Computation: From Antikythera to Synthetic Intelligence
In a talk at the Long Now Foundation, Benjamin Bratton explores how computation has evolved beyond a mere tool into a planetary-scale infrastructure that shapes intelligence, perception, and the very way we understand the world. Drawing from the work of the Antikythera think-tank, he examines cognitive infrastructures, recursive simulations, and the intersection of artificial and biological intelligence.
At a time when technology is advancing faster than our conceptual frameworks, Bratton asks: What philosophical perspectives do we need to make sense of this accelerating reality?
Watch the full talk below to dive into these critical questions.
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About The Berggruen Institute
About The Berggruen Institute
About The Berggruen Institute
About The Berggruen Institute
About The Berggruen Institute
About The Berggruen Institute
About The Berggruen Institute
About The Berggruen Institute
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