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Apeiron Society for the
Practice of Philosophy
TuesdayApril 9,
2013 at 7:30 pm
in the
Valhalla Room of the Scandinavian Centre,
739 – 20th
Ave N.W. Calgary.
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“We Know What You're Thinking, Almost” |
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Thomas Keenan
Professor, Faculty of Environmental Design and Department of Computer Science ;
Research Fellow, Centre for Military and Strategic Studies, University of Calgary
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The
Talk:
How technology is being used to map and even reprogram our brains, sometimes for sinister purposes.
Biographical
Notes: Tom
Keenan is a professor of digital design in the Faculty of Environmental
Design. He taught Canada’s first course in computer security in 1974.
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
recently recognized him for his lifelong dedication to science
promotion. He received the 2012 Award for Science Promotion for being a
passionate and inspiring communicator of science and technology to
Canadian and international audiences for more than 30 years.
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