The Provocateurs: Good predictions, good decisions? / Human-robot uncanny collision

The Provocateurs: Good predictions, good decisions? / Human-robot uncanny collision

Fringe

Tuesday 25 August 2026

  • Price

    £10.00 to £12.00

  • Doors:

    13:30

  • Starts:

    13:45

  • Finishes:

    14:45 approx

  • Duration:

    60 mins approx

  • Age

    14 And Above

Tickets

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£12.00 approx. £12.80 with fees
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Show Information

Please note, unless otherwise stated, all of our performances are strictly over 18s only

The Provocateurs: Good predictions, good decisions? / Human-robot uncanny collision

Good predictions don’t necessarily mean good decisions. Dr Lars Schewe (The University of Edinburgh) shows how mathematics is not just about making predictions, but can help to make decisions under uncertainty and what this means for future energy system planning.

The Uncanny Valley describes the unease we feel toward almost-human robots. But as cosmetic surgery makes human faces more artificial, are people entering the valley themselves. Dr Carl Strathearn (Edinburgh Napier University) asks could this shift help robots eventually escape it?

14+ must be accompanied by an adult.

ALL SEATING IS UNRESERVED AND LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED



Tickets are supplied by The Provocateurs, the event organiser. The Stand Comedy Club acts as a disclosed ticket agent and processes payment on behalf of the organiser. Click here to find out more

Venue Details

Stand 2, The Stand Comedy Club

16 North St Andrews Street, , Edinburgh , EH2 1HJ

0131 558 9005

Please note that this venue is up a steep flight of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.