Title: AI and the Visualization of Paradise: Cultural Paradigms, Aesthetic Evolution, and Cognitive Exploration Speaker: Caroline Pires Ting Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Brazil and Macau International Institute Abstract: This study investigates the intricate process of visualizing the concept of paradise through the lens of Artificial Intelligence (AI), employing neural networks to craft intricate visual depictions of utopian realms. The project scrutinizes the prevalent themes associated with paradisiacal imagery, dissecting the intricate weave of religious doctrines, mythologies, and the intrinsic nature of paradise – be it a tangible realm or a metaphysical state. This inquiry critically assesses the role of AI-generated art, derived from complex algebraic formulations, in mirroring conventional iconography and exposing inherent biases. Such revelations underscore the cultural resonance of diverse traditions and the potential presence of subconscious prejudices. Employing AI algorithms capable of transforming textual prompts into vivid illustrations, this research unveils insights into the nexus of AI and cultural portrayals of utopia, thereby provoking profound philosophical deliberations. Central to these contemplations is the extent of human dominion over conceptualized ideals and the prospect of AI-crafted art inadvertently molding our paradisiacal perceptions, with implications ranging from reinforcement of stereotypes to shaping intrinsic cognitive schemas. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11787-024-00365-z
Preceded by the presentation of LU special issue (issue 4, volume 18, 2024) From Varanasi to Sinaia - 3rd and 4th World Congresses on Logic and Religion by the editors Jean-Yves Beziau and Caroline Pires Ting https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11787-024-00364-0 and the proposal for organizing the 5th World Congress on Logic and Religion in Vancouver, Canada, July 6-10, 2025 by Maira de Cinque, University of Canada West Everybody is welcome to join, register here https://cassyni.com/events/8dBQS9tYxKn45e7EdNBP7j Chair: Jean-Yves Beziau, Editor-in-Chief Logica Universalis and Organizer of the Logica Universalis Webinar
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