Computer Séance

In this episode of Computer Séance,  Tracie, Justin and Ben travel to Etheria and explore the future of (queer) kinship and (universal) colonialism through the figure of Light Hope, an ancient AI training tool. About She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020) Creator: ND Stevenson; Produced by Dreamworks Animation Television for Netflix Seasons Discussed: Season 1, Session 4Episodes Discussed:...

In this episode of Computer Séance, Tracie, Justin and Ben discuss what happens when AI speeds up learning, with the episode “The General” from 1960s British TV series The Prisoner.  Show Notes: About The Prisoner (1967-1968):Creator & Star: Patrick McGoohan Production: Everyman Films & ITC Entertainment Seasons Discussed: Season 1Episodes Discussed: S1 E1, S1 E6 References: Watch The Pris...

In this episode we introduce you to each of us - Tracie, Ben, Justin, and Cat - and discuss why we decided to add another podcast into the audio ether. You’ll hear a bit about our work outside the podcast and how we aim to think with you, a community of listeners who might want to explore AI and popular culture.  Take a seat at the table, and let the discussion begin! https://linktr.ee/computersea...

In this episode of Computer Séance, Tracie, Justin and Ben talk about the future of human relationships and the thrill of reality, as portrayed in the 1987 film, Cherry 2000.  Director: Steve de Jarnatt Writers: Lloyd Fonvielle and Michael Almereyda SOURCES: Watch Cherry 2000 ( Amazon ) Cherry 2000 (1987) Original Trailer WIKI IMDB Rotten Tomatoes What can popular culture teach us about the techno...