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Philosophy School for Artificial Intelligence, 4th Edition, Neurophilosophy
The first night of the fourth session of the "Philosophy School for Artificial Intelligence" has begun. You can join any session. First-time participants are also welcome to join.

The theme of the fourth term is "Neurophilosophy."
This event will give you an experience that may slightly change the way you perceive artificial intelligence.

"Philosophy School for Artificial Intelligence" is a series led by game AI researcher Yoichiro Miyake, exploring the relationship between AI and philosophy from various angles, connecting thought to expression. Previously, "Western Philosophy Edition (2015)," "Eastern Philosophy Edition (2017)," and "Future Society Edition (2018)" have been held, and the content of each has been published as a book. This event has inspired many participants by intersecting the boundaries of AI and philosophy, providing a forum for questioning the very nature of thought.

Each event is divided into two parts: a lecture by Miyake in the first half, and a workshop in the second half where participants can deepen their thinking through their own expression. By taking in the knowledge gained from the lectures and expressing it in words and form, we hope to provide an opportunity to shake up or strengthen one's view of artificial intelligence.

Night 1: "The Beginnings of Yogacara and Neural Networks"
Yogacara began with Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka-sastra of Emptiness and was developed into the Yogacara school by Asanga and Vasubandhu. Neural networks originated in the 19th century, when the nature of human neural circuits was elucidated over a 50-year period, primarily in the UK. It took another 50 years to reach deep learning. Yogacara represents essential insights discovered through the scrutiny of Buddhist doctrines throughout its history, while neural networks represent principles revealed through a scrutiny of humans within a materialistic worldview. Night One returns to the origins of each, revealing how they have shifted paradigms in their respective fields. By comparing their relationship in their original forms, we will unravel and clarify the types of interactions possible between them.

Lecturer
Yoichiro Miyake (Game AI Developer)

He majored in mathematics at Kyoto University, completed a master's course in physics at Osaka University, and completed a doctoral course at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering before embarking on a career in artificial intelligence research. He holds a PhD in engineering from the University of Tokyo, and is involved in the development of artificial intelligence technology in digital games as a game AI developer.
Founded the Japan Game AI Specialist Committee of the International Game Developers Association (Chair),
He is a director of the Japan Digital Games Association, a director of the Society of Arts and Sciences, and an editorial committee member of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence.

Workshop Lead
Dr. Inukai (Lucky Master/Game Director)

After working in film and video games, he built a new cultural foundation as Japan's first e-sports producer. He later promoted cultural design through the co-creation of media art and sports art. He planned the "Philosophy School for Artificial Intelligence" with AI researcher Yoichiro Miyake, and has expanded his field to medicine, education, and urban development, continuing his practice and education in creating new events.

Kojiro Seo

He is the editor-in-chief of "New Q," a philosophy culture magazine that considers new questions. He is also the president of newQ (Seo Shoji Co., Ltd.), a company that specializes in research, editing, and service design. He works with a variety of organizations, engaging in activities that open up spaces for thought, such as "Question Formulation Workshops" and "Conceptual Engineering Workshops," which incorporate philosophical methods. His publications include "Metaphysical Design" (Sousosha).

Seminar Overview
Organized by: NPO IGDA Japan
Date and time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 19:30-21:30 (doors open at 19:00)
Participation fee: 2,000 yen (including one drink)
Venue: FabCafe Tokyo
Cooperation: FabCafe Tokyo

timetable
19:00 Doors open 1st floor
19:30 Greetings
19:35 Lecture by Yoichiro Miyake (Game AI Developer)
20:20 Break Move to the second floor
20:30 Group workshop
21:10 Break
21:15 Group presentation
21:30 End

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