Beyond Hal: Artificial Intelligence in Movies with Robert Horton

Mankind's curiosity about artificial intelligence has always been tempered with anxiety—now, more than ever. Ever since the robot got loose in the sci-fi classic Metropolis, the movies have long explored the possibilities and consequences of what happens when we create something that might just be smarter than we are. This talk, illustrated with clips, explores some of the most memorable manifestations of the theme. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Port Townsend Library.