E16 - Nerds in the Machine

Published: Jan. 16, 2019, midnight

Warp Factor 9. Engage! Episode 16 is all about artificial intelligence and uploaded consciousness, both in popular media and in reality. We talk about the Black Mirror episode San Junipero, and discuss some of the ethical quandaries and difficulties around uploaded and artificial intelligence. At the end, we ask the question: “If you have the option, would you hit the upload button?”