Backlight

Tegenlicht in Dutch or Backlight in English is a series of television documentaries by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. Backlight "aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments" in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.

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Created By	Doke Romeijn Marije Meerman
Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Tegenlicht
First Air Date	September 8, 2002
Last Air Date	November 6, 2025
Seasons	25
Episodes	601
Episode Runtime	50min
Language	Dutch
Original Language	Dutch
Production Countries	Netherlands
Production Companies	VPRO
Networks	VPRO

S25E17

Drones that think

The moment when humanity is on the verge of creating something that can think, learn, feel, or even desire to survive—perhaps at our expense—sometimes seems closer than ever. Can we predict the future to protect ourselves? Or are we in the process of creating something that will surpass our own understanding? Cognitive scientist Marie Safar Postma tries to understand our consciousness by designing and building systems that not only perceive but also anticipate and learn.

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