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The Prisoner: AI and the Automation of Education

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The Prisoner: AI and the Automation of Education

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In this episode of Computer Séance, Tracie, Justin and Ben discuss what happens when AI speeds up learning, with the episode “The General” from 1960s British TV series The Prisoner.

Show Notes:
About The Prisoner (1967-1968):Creator & Star: Patrick McGoohan
Production: Everyman Films & ITC Entertainment
Seasons Discussed: Season 1Episodes Discussed: S1 E1, S1 E6
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Transcript of The General: The Prisoner Transcripts Episode 6: The General
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Dr R Justin Hunt is an artist and academic based in London; his work explores archives of queerness

Dr Tracie Farrell a Senior Research Fellow at the Open University, and a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow examining the intersections between social justice and artificial intelligence.

Dr Ben Sweeting is a university lecturer who teaches and learns about design.

It is produced by Cat McShane. Sound mixing by Dan Bolger and original music by Rosa Brook.

Computer Séance is funded by a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship grant.

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