In our age where technology is transforming human relationships, the question “Is it possible to form an emotional bond with artificial intelligence?” is increasingly debated. Our online Philosophy Workshop, which will approach this question from a philosophical perspective through Spike Jonze’s film Her, invites participants to think, question, and discuss.
About the Workshop
Through a selected excerpt from the film, we will question the boundaries of the relationship between artificial intelligence and humans. By discussing concepts such as love, freedom, identity, and technology together, we will experience how philosophy is not merely an abstract domain but lies at the very center of everyday life. The aim is to develop critical thinking, strengthen dialogue culture, and deepen existential awareness.
Workshop Objectives
- To develop critical thinking
- To bring philosophy into everyday life
- To nurture a culture of dialogue
- To cultivate existential awareness
- To support participants’ intellectual autonomy
Workshop Facilitator: Ayşen İrem Ateş
Ayşen İrem Ateş completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in philosophy at Istanbul University and continues her work in both academic and applied fields. Her areas of expertise include free will, moral responsibility, and contemporary philosophical debates; she also designs workshops that place the relationship between philosophy and everyday life at their center.
In her workshops with children and adults, she places the Socratic dialogue method at the center, enabling participants to engage in active thinking and produce meaning through experience. She also shares philosophy with broad audiences through her social media account @felsefecocuklari and the podcast “I Know Nothing About Philosophy.”
Event Details
- Date: 28 September 2025
- Time: 21:00 – 22:30
- Venue: Online (participation link will be shared after registration)
Open to anyone interested in philosophy, this workshop offers a profound opportunity to reflect on technology and human relationships.
For more information: uygulamalifelsefedernegi@gmail.com
To access the registration form, click here.