Leanne Pooley (director of The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls) examines the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and the impact it will have on the world in the documentary, We Need to Talk about AI (1hr 26mins) – hearing differing views from global leaders in physics, neuroscience and philosophy on this new frontier, including NZ’s own Mark Sagar (Chief Scientific Officer, Soul Machines; University of Auckland; and Weta Digital) on his Baby X.

Be a part of what some call “the most important conversation in human history”. Among the questions touched on: will AI change life for the better? Will it destroy humanity or save it? And how can people prepare for a future involving AI? The documentary is narrated by American actor Keir Dullea, who faced off against an unhelpful AI, HAL 9000 (Heuristically programmed Algorithmic computer), in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 classic masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey.

You can watch the trailer here.

This seminar is part of a series of monthly Spirited Conversations hosted by Durham Street Methodists, as part of our commitment to bringing critical thinking, and ethical & spiritual insights, to important issues of the day for our city and its diverse people. There is no charge for attending. Just turn up and be part of the conversation.