This week’s lesson includes the chapter “Between Human and Machine” in Markoff, J. (2015). Machines of Loving Grace: The Quest for Common Ground between Humans and Robots. Ecco/HarperCollins Publishers, and an article in the San Francisco Chronicle about the Jessica Simulation. For this homework, please complete the lesson that highlights the impact and reactions to technology.
– Read chapter 1 of John Markoff’s book.
– Read to the Jessica Simulation story. Link:
– Complete the Lesson Plan, a PPSX file (zip file)
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Write a 300-word post that addresses the following:
Markoff’s chapter provides a historical summary of the beginnings of human-machine interface, what did you find interesting about this history?
This week’s lesson provided an overview of current trends in digital technologies, medicine, and art. Did you find anything surprising?
Does the Jessica Simulation make you question the use of AI in healthcare? Do you think the use of robots in medical treatment and care is positive or negative? What do you find most promising? What are some of your concerns?