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From Asimov to the Matrix: How Sci-Fi Shaped our AI Reality
2025-05-08 19:00:00 2025-05-08 20:00:00 America/New_York From Asimov to the Matrix: How Sci-Fi Shaped our AI Reality Join IT professional Jason Balser as he explores how science fiction has both anticipated and misrepresented the emergence of artificial intelligence. Rust Library - Large Meeting Room

Thursday, May 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 19:00:00 2025-05-08 20:00:00 America/New_York From Asimov to the Matrix: How Sci-Fi Shaped our AI Reality Join IT professional Jason Balser as he explores how science fiction has both anticipated and misrepresented the emergence of artificial intelligence. Rust Library - Large Meeting Room

Rust Library

Large Meeting Room

Join IT professional Jason Balser as he explores how science fiction has both anticipated and misrepresented the emergence of artificial intelligence.

Through selected film clips and literary examples, explore how science fiction and AI development have influenced each other across decades. From sentient agents bent on domination to helpful digital companions, discover how yesterday's fictional speculations have shaped today's technological reality.

This program is part of Sci-Fi May-- a themed month of programs for adults. View a complete list of programs here.

Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation.

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Science/Technology |

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