Philosophy in Technology Conference 4th Edition: Different Perspectives
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• Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Wrocław 50-370
Poland
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Invitation and Call for Proposals
Philosophy in Technology Conference 4th Edition: Different Perspectives
25th-26th of April, 2025
We invite contributions to the 4th edition of the annual event – Philosophy in Technology Conference. The overall objective of this conference is to reflect on the importance of philosophy in technology and engineering. At the conference, we seek studies on salient philosophical dimensions or underpinnings of technology that demonstrate how philosophical insights shed new light on what technology does or lacks, and how technology is influenced by fundamental philosophical assumptions.
The central topic of the 2025 conference is the evolution of AI toward human-like capacities. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved dramatically since its inception, from simple computational systems to advanced machine learning models capable of mimicking human behavior. At the same time, philosophical, ethical, and social implications regarding the nature of humanity, agency, and cognition have come to the forefront. We propose to explore two interconnected themes: the evolution of AI concepts toward human-like agents and the diminishing sense of human uniqueness as AI systems advance.
The conference draws on a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from AI research, philosophy of mind, cognitive science, ethics, and social theory. Key concepts from the philosophy of technology, posthumanism, philosophy of mind, and machine ethics will be central to the analysis.
Proposed topics may:
- Trace the historical development of AI from its initial conception to the present day, focusing on the increasing mimicry of human traits and behaviors.
- Examine the philosophical and ethical implications of creating AI systems that replicate human cognitive processes and behaviors.
- Investigate the reduction of human uniqueness in the context of AI’s evolution, exploring how this affects our sense of identity, agency, and purpose.
- Provide a critical analysis of the intersection between human nature and machine intelligence as AI systems evolve.
- Explore potential futures for AI, considering the philosophical, social, and ethical challenges of creating truly human-like machines.
Submission Details
Presentation proposals for the workshop should be between 500 and 600 words (including references) and submitted in PDF format. Along with the proposal, please include a short CV (200 words).
In the subject line of your email, please write: “Presentation Proposal: 4th PinT Conference.”
Proposals can be sent to: [philosophyintechnology[at]gmail.com]. Participation in the conference is free of charge.
Workshop Format
The workshop will take place twice:
- April 25th – Hybrid format: live at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology and online (via Zoom).
- April 26th – Online only (via Zoom).
The language of the event is English.
For more information, we invite you to visit the workshop homepage:
https://sites.google.com/pwr.edu.pl/pint-2025/main
Important Dates
- Submission deadline: April 4th, 2025
- Acceptance notifications: Sent by April 9th
- Workshop schedule: Sent by April 22nd
- Conference dates: April 25th-26th, 2025
Organizers
The workshop is organized by:
- Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
- Pontifical University of John Paul II
- Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences (Commission on Philosophy of Science)
For any questions regarding the workshop, please contact Lukasz Mscislawski at:
[philosophyintechnology[at]gmail.com]
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