Dean J. Hill

As we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and robotics, it’s often the artists and cultural critics who spot the cracks in the foundation before anyone else. This week, I’m excited to share a compelling short film and a deep-dive analysis from one of our community's voices, Professor Tracy Harwood (Professor of Digital Culture at De Montfort University). The film, titled "I Made a Self-Aware Robot"  by LIGHTS ARE OFF, uses the lens of horror to ask uncomfortable questions about the...

When I first considered launching an interdisciplinary network to bring people together from across the humanities and technology sector, I honestly didn't expect much interest. I remember asking: is there even a demand for this? Yet, as I began to shape the programme of monthly seminars and share the idea with those I thought might want to join me on this ride, things started to come together in ways I hadn't anticipated. Looking ahead to the rest of the year, I'm hoping for searching...