Ed Finn
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Ed Finn is a scholar working at the intersection of science fiction, artificial intelligence, and the cultural dimensions of technology. His research explores how fictional narratives shape—and are shaped by—our understanding of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on AI policy and the ethical frameworks that guide scientific practice. Finn's most influential work, "What can science fiction tell us about the future of artificial intelligence policy?" (2021, 40 citations), challenges the dominance of sensationalized AI tropes like the killer robot, arguing for a more nuanced engagement with near-future machine intelligence as a basis for sound technology policy. His examination of the Frankenstein myth (2019, 16 citations) further demonstrates his commitment to understanding how enduring cultural stories inform scientific ethics and public perception of researchers. More recently, Finn has engaged with foundational AI texts, contributing scholarship around a new translation of Karel Čapek's *R.U.R.* (2024), the prescient play that coined the very word "robot." Across his body of work, Finn positions humanistic inquiry as essential to responsible technological development, making him a vital voice for students navigating the cultural and policy dimensions of AI.
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