In all the arguments about artificial intelligence, it's easy to forget that we live in a world filled with different kinds of intelligence: animal, mechanical, collective. What might it mean to communicate with these minds that are utterly unlike our own? How do we even know whether there's anything there to communicate with? And how can we be sure they're not trying to speak to us?

In this talk, our Studio Community Lead, Martin O'Leary, will introduce some of the thematic ideas that the Pervasive Media Studio plans to explore over the coming months. He'll talk about how artificial intelligence can be a springboard for thinking about the nature of thought itself, and how we can make these questions part of a wider conversation about intelligence, labour, and creativity.



Join us online on YouTube Live, or in the building on Friday 13th October 2023 at 1pm for the talk and to take part in the Q and A discussion afterwards. 

The Pervasive Media Studio is a partnership between the Watershed, University of the West of England and University of Bristol. The lunchtime talks are partly supported by MyWorld, a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region. Watershed is supported by Arts Council England. 

Address:

Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX

Directions:

The Lunchtime talks take place in the Pervasive Media Studio Event Space. To access the Studio, please go to the Main Watershed Box Office entrance and go upstairs to the Café Bar. Walk across the cafe bar, turn right and walk towards the double doors. Go through into the corridor and walk all the way down until you reach the Studio. A member of staff will sign you in, and check your ticket, if you have booked.

The Studio is wheelchair accessible, and the events space has a hearing loop. The last talk of every month is BSL interpreted. 

For more information on accessing the studio take a look here.

*Please note this is a hybrid event and will be live streamed so please be aware you will be in the live broadcast and recording when watching in the Studio.