Ever wonder how awesome Reed seniors are? Time for a senior spotlight! Bahar (she/her) is a philosophy major from Dallas, Texas. Her thesis delves into four areas of machine intelligence to help identify the impact of artificial intelligence on our understanding of human cognition and intelligence. She aims to identify the successes and downfalls of previous and current artificial intelligence systems while also looking at the ethical implications of achieving "true" artificial intelligence. Bahar's thesis advisor is Mark Bedau, who researches the nature of artificial life as well as the ethical and social implications of recreating life. Bahar appreciates Mark for supporting her ideas and always being willing to share his expertise on concepts like the Turing Test.  Outside of her academic endeavours, Bahar helms The Grail, Reed's creative and literary arts magazine, where she works as a copy editor, layout editor, and contributor. She also hosts a radio show that explores the wor...