Embodiment and AI Discussion

Description

Guidelines

• • This is not a research project, so outside sources are not allowed. Use of outside sources may result in a loss of points or a “0” grade.
    • The goal is to demonstrate an understanding of the assigned reading by applying course concepts to real world issues. However, perhaps you could cite a small example from an outside source, but it should not be at the expense of addressing the prompt and demonstrating your understanding of the assigned reading. Check with me if you are ever unsure.
  • Students must post before viewing the posts of their peers. To help promote independent work, you cannot revise or delete your posts.
    • Some try to cheat the system by posting a blank post, reading what others have written, and then synthesizing a reply based on what others have written. Blank submissions will earn 0 points.
  • No AI Policy
  • Formatting: 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins, number your responses to the prompt questions, and organize your writing into paragraphs when appropriate.
  • Citations: Use in-text citations when citing or explaining evidence from the assigned reading/watching.
    • Be sure to explain any quotations in your own words. When citing evidence, use in-text citations: include the author’s name and the page number (if applicable). For example, (author name 88). If citing evidence from a video, then cite the time-stamp. For example, “Quotation from the assigned video” (author name time stamp).
    • Pro Tip: it’s ok to shorten the passages. You can include […] when you are omitting unnecessary text from the passage to shorten it.
  • There is no need to sign your name at the end of your post (we can see your name next to your post)
    • Treat this like a real conversation. There is no need to say things like “Great job on the post!” No one says these things in real life conversations.

Discussion Prompt (The entire post must be within 200-300 words)

• The total word count should be at least 200 words and no more than 300 words. Aim to be clear and concise. There are no research projects in this course. The assigned reading and podcasts are the common ground for this discussion.
• Respond to the prompt question below. Support your reasoning using only examples from the assigned reading this week. Be sure to explain any quotations in your own words. When citing evidence, use in-text citations: include the author’s name and the page number. For example, “quotation from the assigned reading” (Selinger page#).
• PROMPT:
  • Do you agree with Collins in Part 4 where he argues that machines can develop interactional expertise from conversations (without having the lived experience of “being a contributing expert practitioner” like Dreyfus argues)?
    • If so, explain why Collins’ arguments are convincing to you. Be sure to use a specific example from the reading to support your reasoning.
    • If not, explain why either Selinger or Dreyfus’ arguments about interactional expertise are more convincing to you. Be sure to use a specific example from the reading to support your reasoning.
• Don’t forget to write your word count at the end!