Voices of Sym Sys

Symbolic Systems

Voices of Sym Sys is the podcast of the symbolic systems program at Stanford University. Each episode you’ll hear from a student, faculty, or alumnus related to symbolic systems, which is the interdisciplinary study of the relationship between minds, machines, and the world.

  1. 03/20/2020

    Interview with Elisa Jimenez

    This episode our guest is Elisa Jimenez, a symbolic systems major concentrating in human-computer interaction. In her interview with Kylie Holland, Elisa will answer a few questions like: What does the archetypical symsys student look like? How does one explain the major to potential employers? Where can a symsys degree take you after graduation?

  2. 01/20/2020

    Remembering Professor Ken Taylor

    Today on Voices of Symsys, we’re commemorating Professor Ken Taylor, who passed away in December 2019. Professor Taylor was the director of the symbolic systems program for 9 years, bringing a signature warmth, energy, and love for the major. In addition to directing the Symbolic Systems Program, Professor Taylor also taught philosophy and co-hosted the radio show “Philosophy Talks.” This interview with Professor Taylor was conducted by student Caroline Ricksen in winter of 2019. Professor Taylor discusses the goals of the symbolic systems program, the structure of the curriculum, and the major’s influence on students’ ways of thinking.  Professor Taylor was instrumental to making symbolic systems what it is today. This episode is dedicated to his memory.

  3. 01/10/2020

    Interview with Eric Zelikman

    This episode’s guest is Eric Zelikman, a current student in symbolic systems. In his interview with Meilan Steimle, Eric reflects on the existential dread of considering graduate studies, his two and a half years at Stanford, and the things he can learn from his regrets.

  4. 01/09/2020

    Interview with Brendan O’Connor

    Today’s guest is Brendan O’Connor, a symbolic systems alumnus and current assistant professor in the College of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In his interview with Griffin Young, Brendan discusses his favorite Stanford classes, the process for discovering his passions, and his perspectives on building ethical AI.

  5. 12/27/2019

    Interview with Tina Hwang

    Today’s guest is Tina Hwang, a symbolic systems alumna who graduated in 2000. She’ll be interviewed by Sophia Serafin, a current student, and will be shedding some light as to why she chose the major and the various jobs she has had since graduating.

  6. 12/27/2019

    Interview with Paul Skokowski

    This episode our guest is Professor Paul Skokowski, former lecturer for SymSys 1. In his interview with Mia Paulsen, he dives into the history behind his path to symbolic systems, explaining the reasons why, and how, he teaches SymSys 1.

  7. 12/27/2019

    Interview with Julian Alvarez

    This episode, our guest is Julian Alvarez, a SymSys 1 TA and philosophy co-term student . In his interview with Laura Pelaez, Julian elaborates on courses he enjoyed during his undergraduate SymSys career, what he is doing now as a co-term student, and general advice for perspective SymSys majors.

  8. 12/27/2019

    Interview with Makiko Fujimoto

    Today’s guest is Makiko Fujimoto, a symbolic systems alumna who graduated in 2014. She’ll be interviewed by Levi Lian, a current student, about her upbringing as a third culture kid always on the move, the decision of choosing symbolic systems as her major, and her reflections on her academic milestones.

See All (15)

Ratings & Reviews

3
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Voices of Sym Sys is the podcast of the symbolic systems program at Stanford University. Each episode you’ll hear from a student, faculty, or alumnus related to symbolic systems, which is the interdisciplinary study of the relationship between minds, machines, and the world.

Information

  • Creator
    Symbolic Systems
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Symbolic Systems
  • Show Website
    Voices of Sym Sys