North American Computing and Philosophy 2005
August 4, 5, 6
Oregon State University
Conference Director: Bill Uzgalis (OSU)
Program Chair: Patrick Grim (SUNY)

Featured Addresses Paul Churchland Mark Bedau John Frohmayer Video of the sessions is available in the program 2005 Conference Program
8/5  11:00-12:15	Paul Churchland    video (note: the video of this session is quite dark due to the need for use of an optical projector. The audio is fine and the content is fascinating .)
	"Chimerical Colors: Some Phenomenological Predictions from Computational Neuroscience" Professor of Philosophy, University of California, San Diego Author, Matter and Consciousness A Neurocomputational Perspective: The Nature of Mind and the Structure of Science The Engine of Reason, The Seat of the Soul: A Philosophical Journey into the Brain
8/6  10:30-11:45	Mark Bedau          video
	"Computational models of evolutionary creativity" Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Reed College Editor, Artificial Life
8/4  6:00-7:00	John Frohnmayer video
	"Computing and the PATRIOT Act" Lawyer, ethicist, and former NEA Director. Author, Leaving Town Alive: Confessions of an Arts Warrior Out of Tune: Listening to the First Amendment

NA-CAP 2005 Poster

Directions and maps

Travel logistics and lodging

Low Cost On-Campus Housing Available

Each year, thinkers and creators gather to investigate the ways that information technology is transforming our world. Philosophers, engineers, historians, computer scientists, cognitive scientists, and IT professionals across the spectrum meet for three days of discussion and exploration. Their topics include:

Bill Uzgalis, cap@osu Director
wuzgalis@oregonstate.edu

Philosophy Department
205 Hovland Hall
Corvallis, OR 973311
541-737-3811

http://osu.orst.edu/groups/cap/