059 – Adam Parker – Robotics and Science Fiction
In this episode I talk to Adam Parker, who is currently doing a PhD in robotics. We talk about robots, and their portrayal in current society.
Some of the topics mentioned in the interview:
Karel Capek
Rossum’s Universal Robots
Metropolis IMDB site
Metropolis wikipedia site
Kino Metropolis site
Al-Jazari and his robot from the 11th century
Jacques de Vaucanson’s mechanical duck
Joseph Engelberger and his robots
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March 30th, 2008 at 21:43
[…] Brains Matter interview on robotics and sci-fi Posted on March 30, 2008 by bmhost Adam Parker is a former artist, is currently a musician and design expert, and is completing his PhD in robotics. Adam has an interest in robots, technology, design, and the philosophy behind all of the above. He talked to the Ordinary Guy about how robots are viewed by society, and portrayed in science fiction today. […]
April 1st, 2008 at 09:55
I don’t get to listen to every episode of Brains Matter, but I made it a point to listen to this one. It was a very interesting conversation. I would definitely say that if you liked Blade Runner or have the slightest interest in the future implications of robotics, then you will want to listen to this interview.
April 1st, 2008 at 10:23
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