Science and Technology

The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive

Brian Christian

About the Program

Brian Christian looks at the state of artificial intelligence today and reports on the annual Loebner Prize  event, where the Turing Test is administered to the most advanced computer programs in the world.  This event was hosted by Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle.          

About the Authors

Brian Christian

Brian Christian is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Washington.  His work has appeared in various literary and scientific journals.   


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  • Monday, May 16th at 4am (ET)
  • Sunday, May 1st at 11am (ET)
  • Sunday, April 24th at 10am (ET)
  • Monday, April 18th at 1am (ET)
  • Saturday, April 16th at 7pm (ET)
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