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UK Black History Month: A Reading List

Check out our reading list for UK Black History Month!

13 Oct 2016

Can you tell the difference between human and machine? Kevin Warwick lifts the lid on the Turing test

Kevin Warwick is one of the world's top experts in the field of artificial intelligence and his new book (co-authored with Huma Shah), 'Turing's Imitation Game: Conversations with the Unknown explores the ability of machines to converse as humans. In this new video he explains more about the Turing test and invites viewers to test themselves.

Huma Shah, Kevin Warwick | 13 Oct 2016

A “Super Depressing” Election?

Shortly after the conclusion of the 2016 Vice-Presidential debate between Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence, Washington Post journalist Chris Cillizza’s described it as “super depressing”:...

Yanna Krupnikov, Samara Klar | 12 Oct 2016

The Turing test is more than mere theatre: it shows us how we humans think

Scientists Kevin Warwick and Huma Shah, co-authors of 'Turing's Imitation Game: Conversations with the Unknown have hosted numerous Turing test experiments with some extraordinary results. Here, Huma goes behind-the-scenes of a controversial area of science...

Huma Shah | 12 Oct 2016

Narcissism and Romance in the Age of Trump

A new blog post from Stanely O. Gaines, Jr. author of Personality and Close Relationship Processes.

Stanley O. Gaines, Jr | 11 Oct 2016

Empowering Images: testing the methods for making sense of pictures

Katharina Lorenz recounts her research process in answering the question: how – or by what analytical means – can we use mythological imagery reliably to write about ancient societies? And examines the benefits of this. Her book, Ancient Mythological Images and their Interpretation, is available now.

Katharina Lorenz | 11 Oct 2016

Turing’s Imitation Game – A Q&A with co-author Huma Shah

What exactly is the Turing test? What does it mean to pass the test? And what is its significance to the future of artificial intelligence? Huma Shah, co-author of 'Turing's Imitation Game: Conversations with the Unknown' is in the hot seat...

Huma Shah | 11 Oct 2016

Happy Ada Lovelace Day! Celebrate Women in STEM

The second Tuesday of every October, the world celebrates women in science with Ada Lovelace Day. Established officially in 2009, the event’s name honors mathematician and writer Augusta Ada Lovelace...

11 Oct 2016

Into the Intro – Turing’s Imitation Game: Conversations with the Unknown

Turing's Imitation Game, commonly known as the Turing Test, is fundamental to the science of artificial intelligence. Involving an interrogator conversing with hidden identities, both human and machine, the test strikes at the heart of any questions about the capacity of machines to behave as humans. Kevin Warwick and Huma Shah, authors of 'Turing's Imitation Game: Conversations with the Unknown', tell us more....

Huma Shah, Kevin Warwick | 10 Oct 2016

Handbook of the Psychology of Prejudice: An Introduction

An introduction of The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Prejudice by co-editor Dr. Fiona Barlow

Fiona Barlow | 7 Oct 2016

Ukraine’s Economic Reform: Not Learning the Lessons of History

Drawing on his extensive experience in transition economies, Christopher A. Hartwell explains the current economic divergence between Ukraine and Poland.

Christopher A. Hartwell | 7 Oct 2016

The Letters of Samuel Beckett launch in Paris

Last week we celebrated the launch of the fourth and final volume in the acclaimed series ‘The Letters of Samuel Beckett’. The project has taken around 20 years to complete, and a few staff members...

7 Oct 2016