Archive: 2010

October 4, 2010 - There were many interesting things brought up by Robert Sawyer in his interesting talk and the various discussions. I'm glad that we had him as a guest at the Center. One topic that caught my eye was his focus on the nascent science of consciousness and the associated ideas of human vs. machine intelligence. I'd like to share some thoughts about the science of consciousness in relation to larger issues of values in science. From my perspective on the intersection of values with medicine, science, and technology, one very interesting question about different approaches to consciousness is the way that that the starting assumptions in each approach reflect different value-perspectives. This is especially pressing in an area like consciousness studies, where philosophical considerations loom so large, and there is so little unambiguous data or uncontroversial interpretation of the facts to constrain theorizing.

September 29, 2010 - On Saturday, September 18 2010, the Center for Values hosted writers’ workshops on the craft of science fiction. The group of 20 plus science fiction savvies met with our two guests: Robert J. Sawyer and Tony Daniel.  For almost seven hours Rob and Tony were sharing their craft with us: how to work on a […]

September 27, 2010 - Science fiction author Robert J. Sawyer appeared on KERA's "Think" radio program on September 15, 2010 to discuss "Humans and Super-intelligent Machines."

September 15, 2010 - Dr. Nancy Nersessian radio interview on KERA's "Think."

September 3, 2010 - Research – Projects Research Projects | People | Publications | Values in Science Lab SCIENCE, VALUES, AND DEMOCRACY Project Leader: Matthew J. Brown Collaborators: Joyce Havstad (Oakland), Tamara Dabney, Waqas Haque, Shivani Sharma, Ananya Das, Usman Hyder The objective of this research project is to develop a theory of the ways that scientific inquiries and human […]

September 3, 2010 - Bob Miller mentions Robert J. Sawyer's lecture on Sept. 15 and One-Day University on Sept. 18.

September 1, 2010 -

September 1, 2010 - A technology breakthrough and an emerging company with close connections to UT Dallas have each been honored with one of the Metroplex Technology Business Council’s annual Tech Titan awards. One recipient, Will Rossellini, sits on the panel of the opening Center for Values Discussion Forum (Sept. 1).

August 31, 2010 - Welcome to the new face of the Center for Values in Medicine, Science, and Technology. To kick things off, I'd like to begin by introducing everyone to the Center – or as we sometimes like to call it, the C4V. I'd like to tell you a little bit about who we are, what are aims are, and what kinds of things we do.

August 18, 2010 - The University of Texas at Dallas has established a center to help the public understand the complex, crucial role that technological innovations and scientific discoveries play in shaping the values of contemporary culture. Funded with $5 million from the Texas Legislature, the Center for Values in Medicine, Science and Technology will expand the role of the humanities at UTD.