Tech Movie Night: I, Robot

Name: Tech Movie Night: I, Robot
Start: 2026-11-10T01:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-10T03:30:00+00:00
Location: Yoshihiro Ushida Hall YUH 124

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When: Monday, November 9, 20265:30 PM – 7:30 PM PSTAdd to calendar Google Calendar
Where: Yoshihiro Ushida Hall YUH 1241 Washington Square, San Jose State UniversityOpen in Maps
Hosted by: Advanced Institute for Ethical Technology

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Following a discussion of the 6th chapter in I, Robot, "Little Lost Robot" at 3:30pm (in-person), we will screen the movie named for Isaac Asimov's collection of stories, one that explores the Three Laws of Robotics outlined by Asimov's stories and gesturing at repeated characters and themes in the tales.

In the movie I, Robot, Will Smith is a cop investigating the seeming suicide of a scientist that becoomes shrouded in mystery. Del Spooner (Will Smith) suspects Sonny, a robot, of the murder of the dead scientist, but more and more questions are raised about robots, the Three Laws of Robotics, and our ability to control robots as they appear to exert free will. A movie filled with action scenes and profound questions about our relationship to robots, you'll enjoy the futuristic landscape that poses whether we can control the creatures of our own creation.

Enjoy freshly popped popcorn while we enjoy the movie!

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