Can an AI detect emotion?
On 2nd July 2021, I gave a talk for The Open Data Institute about whether or not an artificial intelligence can detect emotion.
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What is time?
In 3 June 2021, the New Scientist hosted an online talk by Sean Carroll, Research Professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology, titled ‘How Time Works’…
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Modelling socio-spatial dynamics
The near-pervasive adoption of mobile devices and the growing use of sensors embedded in physical environments are enabling a new generation of models for studying human-environment interactions.
Is the use of AI dehumanising behaviour?
Is the use of machines to evaluate and predict human behaviour a de-humanising act? Should a birth-to-death record of our actions be used in judgement throughout life? How about through generations…?
Will rhetoric influence voter behaviour?
Could the winner’s rhetoric after a marginal election victory influence voter behaviour next time? The US mid-term elections may provide the answer…
Imagining a future with connected cars
As governments and city administrations grant permission to test automated and connected vehicles on urban roads, a future of self-driving cars looks increasingly likely. What impact might it have on human behaviour? Read More
Computer Vision Accuracy
As the accuracy and range of image detection increases, so will it’s uses. How good are computers at detecting faces, facial attributes and emotions…?
Can a robot become conscious?
On reversing the Turing Test: If you believe you are communicating with a conscious being and then discover it is a robot, do you stop believing?
When third place matters most
When two choices are evenly matched, luck will determine the outcome. If a coalition is needed, the only certain victor is the one in third place…
Mobile Knowledge
A short presentation looking at the impact mobile devices are having on learning, knowledge sharing and organisation structures
Joining Dots 