Merging Is the Essence: Ray Kurzweil and the Erotics of AI 2026

Event Details:

• Date:
• Time: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
• Location: USA , Pittsburgh
• Type: Conference

The event titled "Merging Is the Essence: Ray Kurzweil and the Erotics of AI" will take place at the University of Pittsburgh, hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown. Featuring graduate fellow Seth Davis, this event delves into the provocative intersections of artificial intelligence, gender, and sexuality through the lens

Highlights

• Hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Humanities Center.
• Features graduate fellow Seth Davis as the main speaker.
• Explores Ray Kurzweil's views on AI, gender, and sexuality.
• Discusses Kurzweil's concept of merging with AI and his persona "Ramona".
• Includes responses from John Musser (GSWS) and Annette Vee (English).
• Offers a hybrid format: in-person at Room 602, Cathedral of Learning, and via Zoom.
• Precirculated materials are available for attendees.
• Accommodations like live captioning and ASL interpreters available upon request.
• Event scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
• Part of the Humanities Center's colloquium series.

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