AI in Science Fiction (1): Minority Report & Outline


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1. Introduction

During the day, you will be given the opportunity to watch Minority Report in the DataLab. There will be two screenings, timeslots are listed below:

  • 9:00 - 11:15
  • 11:30 - 13:45

If you are unable to attend one of the movie screenings, Minority Report is also available via YouTube (paid).

Tip: If you take notes during the movie, it will be easier to identify all the relevant AI topics.

Minority Report
Figure 1. Minority Report (Spielberg, 2002).

2. Minority Report & Outline

After you have watched Minority Report, ask yourself ‘What AI technologies, methods, and/or practices etc. were depicted in the movie?'. When you have successfully identified an AI topic, search the internet for information that can be used as evidence to support your argument. Google is often a good starting point. Other useful sources: Papers with Code, Nature, Connected Papers, and The Guardian. Do not restrict yourself to one single source, try to look for multiple sources to back your arguments with.

Furthermore, try to evaluate the feasibility of the AI topic by critically assessing its possible application(s) within a business setting. As with the AI topic, support your arguments with information found in credible sources.

Tip: For more information on the credibility of sources, see How To Select The Best Sources by Buttram et al. (November 2012).

As part of the creative brief you are required to present a first draft, in the form of an outline, where you touch upon the following topics:

  1. Analysis of an AI topic within the movie Minority Report;
  2. The feasibility of the AI topic and the explanation of how this AI topic or a similar AI topic is being implemented within a specific business setting.

Need help to write an outline for your report, check out the YouTube video below:

Video 1. Tips on writing an outline.

Essay outline template: Structure of a General Expository Essay by Santa Barbara City College.

You will need to present your first draft (i.e. outline) on the 14th of September, during DataLab 3 (Week 2, Tuesday). Each of you will be given ONLY 5 minutes to present your work.

3. Digital infrastructure

Lastly, in the DataLab session you will be made familiar with ADSAI's digital infrastructure (e.g. GitHub Classroom).

Literature

Buttram, C., MacMillan III, D., & Thompson, T. (2012, November). Source Credibility: How To Select The Best Sources. University of North Alabama Center for Writing Excellence. https://www.una.edu/writingcenter/docs/Writing-Resources/Source%20Credibility.pdf

Spielberg, S. (Director). (2002). Minority Report [Film]. Twentieth Century Fox.