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Presentation for the Miami Book Fair – Mindless
23 November 2024 This book tells three stories about the impact of machines on the human condition: on the way we work, on our freedom, and on our physical survival. Each story contains within it… Read more
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A Tale of Frankenstein – Lecture at Bard College
19 November 2024 Introduction As we all know Frankenstein was the scientist in Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel of that name, who invented a human machine, which he intended to be a benefactor, but which … Read more
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In Just Proportion – Counterpunch
November 22nd, 2024 There are many reasons for regretting the resurrection of Donald Trump, but one overwhelming reason for welcoming it is that he is a peacemaker, not a war maker, and will actively leverage… Read more
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Speech in the House of Lords – Autumn Budget 2024
11th of November 2024 My Lords, there are many things to welcome in this Budget, particularly on the spending side. I am less keen on some of the tax proposals, which seem to be mean-minded… Read more
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In Memory of David P. Calleo – Bologna Conference
21st of October 2024 I am so happy to have been asked to contribute to this round table in honour of David. We were close friends for over fifty years. All who knew him well… Read more
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Keen On Podcast: Episode 2229: Robert Skidelsky worries about the Human Condition in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
My interview on my new book with Andrew Keen has just been released. Please find it on the link below: https://keenon.substack.com/p/episode-2229-robert-skidelsky-worries Read more
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Speech in the House of Lords – Ukraine
Below is my speech on Ukraine in the House of Lords on the 25th of October. Unfortunately, time constraints forced me to leave out two bits of my argument which I will put in brackets… Read more
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Will Artificial Intelligence replace us? – The Article Interview
July 19, 2024 This essay falls into three parts. First, I discuss the question of what it is which makes humans unique — that is, irreplaceable. Second, I consider whether machines on balance enhance or… Read more
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The Roots of Europe’s Immigration Problem – Project Syndicate
17th of October, 2024 Over the years, “Fortress Europe” has relied on a mix of bribery and force to keep out undocumented migrants fleeing wars, famine, and conditions of extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. But… Read more
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Speech in the House of Lords Conduct Committee: Code of Conduct Review – 8th of October
“My Lords, in taking part in this debate, I must declare an interest: recently, I was a victim of the committee chaired by the noble Baroness, Lady Manningham-Buller. Although this is not the kind of… Read more
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