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Exploring the Human Side of AI with ‘After Yang’ – Join Us!

Promotional poster for a screening of the film After Yang, featuring the movie's official poster with four main characters, including Colin Farrell. The event details are displayed at the bottom: 'Friday, March 7 @ 2:30 PM, Stackhouse Theater, Free and Open to All.' A QR code on the right invites viewers to 'Scan Me' for access to the digital viewing guide. The background features binary code, and a 'Films with Harte' logo is at the top.

The Harte Center for Teaching and Learning invites you to the final “Films with Harte” screening of the Winter term: “After Yang,” a thought-provoking science fiction drama directed by Kogonada.

Join us on Friday, March 7th at 2:30 PM in Stackhouse Theater for a cinematic journey that explores the intricate layers of memory, identity, and the emotional existence of artificial intelligence.

“After Yang” follows a family grappling with the unexpected malfunction of Yang, an AI designed as a companion for their adopted daughter, Mika. As they work on repairs, they uncover Yang’s complex inner world, filled with emotions, memories, and his own unmet needs. This film beautifully raises questions about the nature of being and the bonds that form between humans and AI.

Please check out the “After Yang” digital viewing guide!

 

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This event is FREE and open to the entire W&L community. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a film lover, or someone intrigued by the future of human-AI relations, “After Yang” will offer you plenty to reflect on. Join us for this final screening and bring your insights into the mix as we discuss the complex narratives woven into this lovely film.

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Explore the intersection of AI and human connections through film

Promotional poster for the 'Films with Harte' winter term film series presented by the Harte Center for Teaching and Learning, featuring two films: 'Her' (2013) starring Joaquin Phoenix, with a red background and his face prominently featured, and 'After Yang' (2021), showing a contemplative family portrait with Colin Farrell and other cast members against a soft gradient background. Event dates and times: 'Her' screening on Friday, January 31 at 2:00 PM, and 'After Yang' screening on Friday, March 7 at 2:30 PM, both at Stackhouse Theater. The poster invites viewers to explore the emotional and ethical complexities of AI with a post-screening discussion, and it emphasizes that the events are free and open to all.

The Harte Center is proud to present a thought-provoking film series titled “Films with Harte.” This series kicks off with two critically acclaimed films that delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence and its interplay with human emotions: Spike Jonze’s “Her” (2013) and Kogonada’s “After Yang” (2021).

“Her” tells the story of a lonely writer who develops an unexpected relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need. “After Yang” follows a family’s journey when their android, Yang, malfunctions—challenging their understanding of life and love. Both films offer a unique lens on the emotional and ethical implications of AI in our lives.

The screenings are scheduled for January 31st and March 7th at 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM, respectively, in the intimate setting of Stackhouse Theater. These events are not only a chance to watch these compelling films but also an opportunity to engage in rich discussions about the narratives and their moral implications.

Admission to each screening is free and open to all members of the W&L community. Don’t miss this chance to reflect on how AI might shape our emotional futures.