Virtual Reality and Society

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When and Where

Monday, September 19, 2022 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Isabel Bader Theatre
93 Charles Street West Toronto, ON M5S 2C7

Speakers

Jessica Hall (University of Toronto, Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology)
Karan Singh (University of Toronto, Department of Computer Science)
Avery Slater (University of Toronto, Department of English)
Brian Cantwell Smith (University of Toronto, iSchool Faculty of Information)
Adrien Zakar (University of Toronto, Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, Middle Eastern Civilizations)

Description

How will virtual reality affect our society? Join a panel of experts for discussion and refreshments

About this event

September Soiree in Technophilosophy

An evening discussion on the technophilosophy of virtual and augmented reality. A panel of leading thinkers will explore the social and ethical implications of emerging VR and AR technologies.

Technophilosophy asks philosophical questions about technology and uses to technology to answer traditional philosophical questions. The September Soiree Series will holds an annual event that connects the public with a panel of leading thinkers on virtual reality technologies from a variety of disciplines, including history, philosophy, computer science, design, human-computer interaction, religion, and others. 

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Sponsors

Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, Centre for Ethics, Victoria College, Faculty of Arts at University of Toronto

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93 Charles Street West Toronto, ON M5S 2C7

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