The AI Mirror Test: Exploring Consciousness in AI
🤖 What happens when AI looks in the mirror?
Join us at the Faight Collective for a talk with Josh Whiton, a technologist and philosopher whose viral experiment adapted the classic “mirror test” for machines. The results ignited debate across the internet: could this be the first glimpse of synthetic self-awareness?
In this lecture, Josh takes us inside the science and philosophy of the mirror test—what it reveals about animals, what it showed when applied to AI, and what it suggests about the future of consciousness itself. This is a conversation at the frontier, where technology begins to reflect something startlingly human. 🪞✨
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❓FAQs❓
What should I expect?
6:30-7:10 --> arrival & chats
7:10-7:50 --> lecture
7:50 -> join us the Faight's jazz night, Sound Pour! (free ticket included with this lecture!)
Who's invited?
Anyone with an interest in learning new things, meeting new people, and doing fun things on weeknights! Lots of people came solo to our last event, so don't be afraid to do the same—you’ll meet some awesome people!
What about parking?
There's no parking on-site, so we recommend street parking or using public transportation.
Do I have to be 21+?
No :) This venue is open to all ages. If you'd like to purchase alcohol, you must be 21+ and present a valid ID.
What about refunds?
You can refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event starts. Since this is a limited-space event, we encourage you to update your RSVP if you can’t make it—this helps us keep spots open for others. NOTE - you do NOT need to email us for a refund, we will issue one within 48 hours upon changing your RSVP to "Not Going" :)
What about accessibility?
We want our lectures to be as accessible as possible. Depending on the venue, some audience members may need to stand, and our rule of thumb is that around 5% of attendees may not have seats. If you need specific seating accommodations, we recommend arriving early to secure a seat, or emailing us at [email protected] so we can make arrangements for you.
Accessibility can vary depending on the space, so please research our specific venue to learn more about things like wheelchair access and service animal policies. If you have any accessibility needs not covered here, feel free to reach out and we’ll do our best to support you.
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