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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Moral Machines? Explore the Philosophical and Ethical Questions Surrounding the Development and Deployment of Artificial Intelligence, Including Issues Of Responsibility, Bias, Autonomy, And Whether AI Can Or Should Be Given Moral Status.

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Moral Machines? 🤖🤔 A Lecture (Welcome, dear students! Prepare yourselves for a journey into the tangled, fascinating, and occasionally terrifying world of AI ethics. Grab…
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The Folklore of the Kitsune: Mysterious and Powerful Fox Spirits in Japanese Legends – Dive Deeper Into The Legends Of The Kitsune, Exploring Their Abilities (Shapeshifting, Illusion), Motivations (Trickery, Loyalty, Love), And Their Role As Messengers Of The Deity Inari, Reflecting Japanese Beliefs About Animals Possessing Supernatural Powers, The Ambiguity Of Their Nature, And Their Integration Into Human Society.

The Folklore of the Kitsune: Mysterious and Powerful Fox Spirits in Japanese Legends (A Lecture by Professor Kitsune-gami, Ph.D. (Probably)) (Image: A stylized illustration of a Kitsune with nine tails,…
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The Problem of Identity: Who Am I, Throughout My Life? Explore the Philosophical Questions About Personal Identity, Asking What Makes A Person The Same Person Over Time, Despite Changes In Their Physical Body And Mental States, Examining Concepts Like Memory, Consciousness, And The Continuity Of Self.

The Problem of Identity: Who Am I, Throughout My Life? 🤯🕰️ (A Philosophical Lecture That Won't Put You to Sleep... We Hope) (Insert engaging image here: Maybe a picture of…
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The Folklore of the Djinn: Spirits of Arabian and Islamic Lore – Explore The Beliefs And Stories About Djinn, Supernatural Creatures Created From Smokeless Fire, Found In Arabian And Islamic Folklore, Who Possess Free Will And Can Be Both Good And Evil, Interacting With Humans In Various Ways, Appearing In Different Forms, And Capable Of Influencing Events, Reflecting Beliefs About An Unseen World Inhabited by Spiritual Beings.

The Folklore of the Djinn: Spirits of Arabian and Islamic Lore - A Lecture (Professor Alistair Finch-Hatton III, D.Phil. (Oxon), leans against a lectern overflowing with dusty tomes. He adjusts…
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The Problem of Time: Is Time Real, or Just an Illusion? Explore the Philosophical Puzzles Surrounding The Nature Of Time, Asking Whether Time Is Linear, Cyclical, Or An Illusion Of Human Perception, Examining Concepts Like Past, Present, And Future, And The Experience Of Temporality.

The Problem of Time: Is Time Real, or Just an Illusion? 🤯🕰️🤔 (A Mind-Bending Lecture on the Nature of Time) Alright, settle in, folks! Grab your coffee (or something stronger,…
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The Folklore of the Naga: Serpent Deities of Asia – Explore The Diverse Beliefs And Stories About Nagas, Mythical Serpent Beings Found In The Folklore And Religions Of South And Southeast Asia, Often Associated With Water (Rivers, Lakes, Oceans), Wealth, Wisdom, Protection, And Possessing Supernatural Powers, Sometimes Portrayed As Deities Or As Interacting With Humans In Complex Ways.

The Folklore of the Naga: Serpent Deities of Asia - A Lecture 🐍🐉🌊💎 (Welcome! Settle in, grab your metaphorical pith helmets and serpent-charming flutes, because we're about to dive headfirst…
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Philosophy of Art: What Makes Something Art, and Why Does It Matter? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Definition And Nature Of Art, Its Purpose, Its Relationship To Beauty, Emotion, And Meaning, And How We Experience And Value Artistic Creations Across Different Mediums and Cultures.

Philosophy of Art: What Makes Something Art, and Why Does It Matter? (Lecture Hall Setting - Professor Scribbles madly on the whiteboard, occasionally tripping over a rogue art student's sculpture…
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The Folklore of the Siren: Alluring Voices, Deadly Outcomes – Explore The Myths Of The Sirens In Greek Mythology, Creatures Whose Beautiful And Enchanting Singing Lures Sailors To Their Deaths On Rocky Shores, Symbolizing The Dangers Of Temptation, The Irresistible Allure Of The Unknown, And The Perils Of The Sea, A Timeless Cautionary Tale About The Dangers Of Being Led Astray By Deceptive Beauty.

The Folklore of the Siren: Alluring Voices, Deadly Outcomes (A Lecture on the Perils of Pretty Voices and Rocky Shores) (🔔 Class is now in session! Please silence your cellphones…
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Philosophy of History: Does History Have a Direction or Meaning? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Nature And Purpose Of History, Asking Whether Historical Events Follow A Predictable Pattern, Whether History Has A Meaning Or Goal, And How We Understand And Interpret The Past.

Philosophy of History: Does History Have a Direction or Meaning? Buckle Up, Buttercup! 🎢 (Lecture Hall doors swing open with a dramatic creak. Professor Quentin Quibble, a man whose tweed…
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The Folklore of Nature Spirits: Beings Embodied in the Natural World – Explore The Beliefs And Stories About Nature Spirits Around The World, Beings Embodied In Specific Natural Features Like Trees (Dryads), Rivers (Nymphs), Mountains, Forests, Or Elements (Elementals), Reflecting A Deep-Seated Belief In The Spiritual Connection Between Humans And The Natural World, And The Idea That Nature Itself Is Alive, Conscious, And Inhabited By Supernatural Forces That Can Be Both Benevolent and Dangerous.

The Folklore of Nature Spirits: Beings Embodied in the Natural World - A Lecture (Professor Willowbrook adjusts her spectacles, a mischievous glint in her eye. She’s dressed in a tweed…