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​🤖 What happens when intelligence lacks empathy?

​Join us at Madrone Art Bar for a talk with cognitive neuroscientist and AI researcher Roshni, whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and machine ethics.

​As artificial intelligence grows more powerful—and more human-like—we’re faced with an urgent question: how do we stop it from replicating the worst parts of ourselves? In this talk, Roshni explores what happens when machines mimic minds that are manipulative, narcissistic, or even psychopathic. Using the “Dark Triad” of human personality as a cautionary framework, she’ll take us inside the science of empathy—how it works in the brain, how it breaks down in antisocial individuals, and why it matters for the future of AI.

​Drawing on cutting-edge research in moral psychology, neuroimaging, and large language models, this talk offers a new lens on emotional intelligence—not just in humans, but in machines. From the alignment problem to the ethics of artificial personalities, we’ll explore what it takes to build AI that doesn’t just think—but cares. 🧠💻

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​​​What should I expect?

​​​7:00-7:40 --> arrival & chats

​​​7:40-8:20 --> lecture

​​​8:20-9:00 --> q&a and more chatting

​​​Who's invited?

​​​Anyone with an interest in learning new things, meeting new people, and doing fun things on weeknights! Lots of people came solo to our last event, so don't be afraid to do the same—you’ll meet some awesome people!

​Do I have to be 21+?

​​Yes! This event is hosted at a bar, so you must be 21 or older to attend and purchase drinks. Stay tuned for future events in spaces that don't have an age requirement!

​​​What about parking?

​​​There's no parking on-site, so we recommend street parking or using public transportation.

​​​What about refunds?

​You can refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event starts. Since this is a limited-space event, we encourage you to update your RSVP if you can’t make it—this helps us keep spots open for others.

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​​💸 What about the ticket structure? ​

​Every ticket sold goes directly back into the business. In some cases, ticket sales help cover venue costs, but Madrone Art Bar has generously allowed us to host this event for free! Purchasing tickets is NOT required, but we do ask that you email us to reserve your spot. If you're planning to attend, please let us know at bigbrainsanfrancisco@gmail.com.

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