From Code to Cosmos: An Interactive Syllabus for AI Ethics-Safety Bridge

From Code to Cosmos

An Interactive Syllabus for a New Generation of AI Ethics, Safety, and Governance.

A New Philosophical Framework

This course is built on the premise that to build responsible AI, we must first understand the worldviews embedded within the technology itself. It integrates deep technical understanding with profound philosophical critique from five key perspectives.

Bridging the Gap in AI Education

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Interactive Syllabus Explorer

Explore the 15-week journey. The course is structured in three modules mirroring the AI development lifecycle. Click on any week to see details, or use the filters to highlight weeks related to a specific philosophical theme.

Pedagogy and Assessment

The course is designed not just to impart knowledge, but to cultivate intellectual agility. The learning experience and assessments are structured to synthesize theory and practice, forcing a constant dialogue between the technical, the philosophical, and the real-world implications.

A Tripartite Learning Experience

Each class session is divided into three interconnected segments.

1

Technical Deep Dive

Hands-on lectures and discussions of core engineering concepts, grounded in practical implementation.

2

Philosophical Inquiry

A Socratic seminar connecting abstract philosophical ideas to the concrete technical material of the week.

3

Safety & Governance Case Study

Student-led analysis of a contemporary AI event, policy, or safety paper, grounding theory in reality.

Integrated Assessment

This interactive syllabus was generated based on the report "From Code to Cosmos: A Foundational Syllabus for AI Ethics, Safety, and Governance."