Agenda for Monday, Mar 8

Discussion on Anthropomorphic Agents.

This discussion centred on anthropomorphic agents. Two of the papers focus on why Anthropomorphic agents are a terrible thing. The third looks at the role of emotion in believability of agents.

Notes taken during the discussion are available

The papers are:

• Bad agents:
  • Put Your Best Face Forward: Anthropomorphic Agents, E-Commerce Consumers, and the Law.
  • Agents of Alienation
• Emotions:
  • The Role of Emotion in Believable Agent