Philosophy Workshop from Socrates to Artificial Intelligence
“Philosophy Workshop” by Giorgos Chatzivasileiou
From Socrates to Artificial Intelligence
Educational Programme for High School Students
VENUE: NOESIS – Thessaloniki Science Centre & Technology Museum
DATES: 5 February – 27 March 2025
Presentations for High Schools: Wednesday, Thursday
A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME
The NTNG invites high school students to a “Philosophy Workshop—From Socrates to Artificial Intelligence” where they can acquaint themselves with philosophy ancient and modern in an innovative, entertaining and theatrical way. The most important philosophers of all time (including Socrates, Epicurus and Aristotle) are brought to life on stage in an educational programme created by Giorgos Chatzivasileiou that highlights the core of Greek and Western civilization: Philosophy.
The Workshop includes:
a) Screenings of the documentary series “Animated Philosophers”, written and directed by Giorgos Chatzivasileiou, which presents complex philosophical theories in an accessible and entertaining way through animation and interviews
b) A lecture on what philosophy is, what it means in our everyday lives, and what philosophy has to contribute today in the era of artificial intelligence
c) Theatrical games with philosophical interaction (mind games)
The creator of the “Philosophy Workshop”, Giorgos Chatzivasileiou, has a Ph.D. in the Philosophy of New Technology and an MA in Political Philosophy. He is a journalist and documentary filmmaker and gives lectures on philosophy and the challenges of technology. He has a wealth of journalistic experience in major audiovisual and print media. He has written the book “Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence—A Journey into the Future”. He is born and lives in Thessaloniki.