Freud as Real-Time Programmer

Derek J. Smith
University of Wales Institute Cardiff

In this talk, the speaker will be discussing just how much modern computing already owes to the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud. High on the surprisingly long list of achievements is Freud's seminal work on the modular architecture of the human lexico-semantic system and the uncanny accuracy of his predictions of real-time biological control structures, sometimes a full lifetime before the machines existed to put his ideas into practice. The talk will also highlight a number of areas where Freud still has much to offer researchers in the domains of artificial intelligence in general, and artificial consciousness in particular.

This event is jointly hosted by the British Computer Society and the British Psychological Society.

Thursday 21st February 2008
6:30pm - Refreshments
7:00pm - Presentation
Room T/2.07
Cardiff University School of Engineering,
6 The Parade,
Cardiff, CF24 3AA

http://southwales.bcs.org/event-2008-02-21.htm

All BCS events are open to the public and we would encourage anyone who has an interest in computing, the professional IT industry, an interest in the subject matter or who simply want the chance to meet others in the industry to feel free to come along on the night.

For further information on British Computer Society events in South Wales please visit out web site (http://southwales.bcs.org/) or contact our branch secretary (ralphmiller@bwlch.freeserve.co.uk).