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The Frankenstein Complex

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, "The Frankenstein Complex" demonstrates the continuing relevance of Dr. Frankenstein and his creature to contemporary audiences by relating rare university holdings such as the 1818 1st edition of the text, and documents in the history of science from pioneering figures such as Luigi Galvani, to CMU's ongoing areas of scientific research including brain-computer interfaces, robotics, the visual arts and artificial intelligence.

Examining these areas of contemporary research in light of the novel's much wider cultural legacy, the exhibit locates them within a 'complex' of ideas about the mind, the body, nature, ethical dilemmas, revolutions, and creators of all kinds. Ultimately, the exhibit encourages visitors to better understand how Frankenstein plays an important role in shaping our perceptions of technological innovations, and also how we continue to think about ourselves as humans.

Date:
Friday, May 11, 2018 Show more dates
Time:
All Day Event
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Posner Center
Campus:
Posner Center
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Shannon Riffe

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