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Explore our documentary series examining the intersection of ancient wisdom and artificial intelligence across different cultures.

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virtues in the machine: rediscovering socratic wisdom in an AI world
January 15, 2025

virtues in the machine: rediscovering socratic wisdom in an AI world

with Dr. Stomatellos

Exploring how ancient Socratic principles of questioning and dialogue find new relevance in our interactions with artificial intelligence systems.

Filmed at Greek National Library, Athens, Greece
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Greece

rethinking ethics through ancient automata
January 12, 2025

rethinking ethics through ancient automata

with Dr. Georgios Steiris

Examining how historical mechanical creations from antiquity can inform our modern approach to AI ethics and responsibility.

Filmed at National and Kapodistrian University School of Philosophy Library, Athens, Greece
embodied intelligence
February 28, 2025

embodied intelligence

with Dr. Minas Liarokapis

When AI meets the physical world - exploring the challenges and trillion-dollar opportunities of robotics and embodied intelligence.

Filmed at Acropolis Hill, Athens, Greece
the new oracle: AI as modern divination
February 22, 2023

the new oracle: AI as modern divination

Exploring parallels between ancient oracular traditions and our modern relationship with predictive algorithms.

Filmed at Delphi Archaeological Site, Greece
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Mexico

coming soon: ancient maya and algorithmic thinking
Coming Soon
Coming June 2025

coming soon: ancient maya and algorithmic thinking

with Dr. María Rodríguez

Exploring connections between Maya mathematical systems and modern computational thinking.

Planned filming at National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City, Mexico
coming soon: indigenous knowledge systems and AI
Coming Soon
Coming July 2025

coming soon: indigenous knowledge systems and AI

with Dr. Carlos Mendez

How traditional Mexican indigenous knowledge systems can inform more holistic approaches to artificial intelligence.

Planned filming at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico