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Artificial intelligence: will technology evolve beyond our control?

Artificial intelligence: will technology evolve beyond our control?

by Talking Humanities | Dec 17, 2019 | Digital, Features, Republished

Tim Hall and Liam Kelly, student experience managers at the University of London Worldwide, explores the world of artificial intelligence and warns that ‘As technology changes the skills that employers require in their staff, education providers will have to adapt to...
A Wellsian assault on Dundee

A Wellsian assault on Dundee

by Talking Humanities | Nov 22, 2016 | Being Human festival, Features, Interviews, Public Engagement, Republished

We wanted to know a bit more about the phantasmagoric fear-fest at the University of Dundee hub, which is part of the School of Advanced Study’s Being Human festival of the humanities. Based on the works of author H G Wells, its offering includes an autopsy on...
Politically committed literature? Sounds like brainwashing to me

Politically committed literature? Sounds like brainwashing to me

by Talking Humanities | Sep 27, 2016 | Analysis & Comment, Features, History & Classics, Languages & Literature, Research & Resources, Researcher Series

For years, Dr Clémentine Beauvais has been interested in politically committed literature for children. It is an admission that often prompts questions such as, ‘What, like, propaganda?’, or even, ‘Like Nazi children’s books?’. The academic and children’s author,...

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