Homo Philosophicus: Everyday philosophy and ethics in the age of AI

A public conversation with Sundar Sarukkai about his latest book, Homo Philosophicus: Discovering the Spirit of Philosophy in Everyday Life, moderated by Ram Bhat of Hornbill Academy. The conversation will explore everyday philosophy and ethics: how we think, make choices and live with one another at a time when AI is increasingly woven into ordinary life. Drawing on the book, it will consider what philosophical thinking offers us in understanding these changes, without assuming prior knowledge of philosophy or technology. Presented by Hornbill Academy, this is a free public event and the format is a conversation followed by audience questions, lasting 90 minutes. This also connects to the questions behind Hornbill Academy’s focus on the ethics of AI in its work, while keeping the book and the public conversation at its centre. About the speakers: Sundar Sarukkai Sundar Sarukkai is a philosopher, author and educator working primarily in the philosophy of the natural and social sciences. He founded Barefoot Philosophers, an initiative that takes philosophy to children and the public. He has been Professor of Philosophy at the National Institute of Advanced Studies and Founder-Director of the Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities. His books include The Social Life of Democracy, the novels Following a Prayer and Water Days, and his latest philosophy book, Homo Philosophicus: Discovering the Spirit of Philosophy in Everyday Life. Ram Bhat Ram Bhat is a co-founder of Hornbill Academy and holds a PhD in Media and Communications from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He co-founded Maraa, a collective working on arts in public spaces and the democratisation of media. His work spans media and communications, community radio and research on internet infrastructure, politics and hate speech. He has taught media and communications in India and worked with organisations on issues including misinformation, internet regulation, media ownership and access to communications. He will moderate this conversation.