The Center For Lit crew returns with a brand new season where we tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: artificial intelligence. We quickly discover that the issue is not particularly new; thinkers and writers have been mulling it over for years, and we’ve got some great stories to show for their efforts. In this episode, we discuss Isaac Asimov’s classic meditation on artificial intelligence and identify the basic questions that will guide us throughout the season. Hold on tight, it’s going to be a great ride!Become a paid subscriber to access bonus episodes for this season, including discussions of Ready Player One, Prey, and Klara and the Sun! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

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