This document discusses the relationship between humans and technology, including whether computers can be considered alive and if humans can create artificial intelligence and non-human life forms. It outlines the history of artificial intelligence and main themes from Chapter 10 of the textbook, such as technological advances in healthcare, genetic information technology, and their implications for society. Questions are provided about how technological advances might impact healthcare experiences and career plans. Current breakthroughs like the BP oil spill and first artificial cell are also mentioned.

1. Technology, Health & Environment555401 semester 1 – 2010Learning session 12Stanley FrielickDirector of Learning & Teaching - AUT

2. Breakthrough 1The dawn of (hu)manStanley Kubrick - 2001: A Space Odyssey (1969)

3. At a certain stage in evolution technology appearsIs this invention or ‘divine intervention’ ?Technology: Creation / destructionLife / deathGood / evilSymbiosis or co-evolution between humans and technologyWhere is this co-evolution heading ?

4. Are computers alive ? “Dave – I’m afraid”2001: A Space Odyssey (Dave disconnects the computer HAL)

5. Can humans create non-human forms of life / intelligence ?Will artificial intelligence (AI) someday be smarter than human intelligence ?History of AI:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_artificial_intelligenceHOBIHA scenario (Ch. 10 of textbook).

6. Main themes of ch. 10The technological futureGenetic information technologyE-health (Information and communications technology in health)Tissue engineering and stem cell researchThe Aotearoa/New Zealand contextImplications for society and public health

7. Questions for discussionIn your wiki groups (as much as possible) discuss:1. How would the technological advances outlined in this chapter (ch 10) directly impact on your experience of healthcare to date? 2. How are these developments likely to impact on your planned career?

8. Current breakthroughsBP oil spill http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spillGoogle breaking news linksJ Craig Venter – first artificial cellhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOPkECdzTY0&feature=relatedGoogle breaking news links

9. Understanding our current predicamentGregory Bateson: “The roots of ecological crisis” Bateson documentary on FacebookKevin Kelly – What does technology want ?