In class on March 16, we will be considering Marvin Minsky’s influence on AI and also on musical thinking, and will also be discussing bold futures for AI and how that could influence music creation, performance and participation. Please read Marvin Minsky’s seminal paper on music, Music, Mind and Meaning:
http://www.musicmindandmeaning.org
and also:
a. finish Every Song Ever; and
b. peruse as much of Minsky’s Society of Mind as you can
Ben Bloomberg will help to lead this discussion, and we will be joined mid-way through the class by Danny Hillis, one of Minsky’s protegés and one of today’s great minds regarding the future of AI and creativity…and many other subjects.
And don’t forget the Marvin Minsky Celebration at the Media Lab on Thursday, March 17, starting at 3pm.
