Exploring Mythology and AI Through Machine Learning Algorithms
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Week 1: Introduction to Mythology and AI
- Read "Cassandra Speaks" by Elizabeth Lesser to explore the myth of Cassandra and its relevance to contemporary women's issues
- Watch the video "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity" by MIT Technology Review to explore the current state of AI and its impact on society
Week 2: The Basics of Machine Learning and Greek Mythology
- Read "Python Machine Learning" by Sebastian Raschka and Vahid Mirjalili to learn about the basics of machine learning algorithms and techniques
- Read "The Iliad" by Homer to explore the role of prophecy and mythology in ancient Greek culture
Predicting the Outcome of a Battle Using Linear Regression
Suppose we want to predict the outcome of a battle between two ancient Greek armies based on various factors, such as the size of the armies, the quality of their weapons, and the experience of their commanders. We can use linear regression to create a model that predicts the probability of each army winning the battle based on these factors.
``` import numpy as np from sklearn.linearmodel import LinearRegression
X = np.array([[100, 50, 3], [200, 100, 5], [300, 150, 7], [400, 200, 9]]) y = np.array([0, 0, 1, 1])
model = LinearRegression() model.fit(X, y)
Xtest = np.array([[150, 75, 4], [250, 125, 6]]) ypred = model.predict(Xtest)
print(ypred) # Expected output: [0.17, 0.52] ```
In this example, the training data represents four battles with known outcomes, and the features are the size of the armies, the quality of their weapons, and the experience of their commanders. The model is then trained to predict the outcome of a battle given these features, and it can be tested with new data.
Classifying Mythological Creatures Using Logistic Regression
Suppose we have a dataset of mythological creatures, such as centaurs, harpies, and minotaurs, and we want to create a model that can classify new creatures based on their features, such as their size, speed, and strength. We can use logistic regression to create a model that predicts the probability of each creature belonging to a certain class.
``` import numpy as np from sklearn.linearmodel import LogisticRegression
X = np.array([[10, 20, 30], [20, 30, 40], [30, 40, 50], [40, 50, 60], [50, 60, 70], [60, 70, 80]]) y = np.array(['centaur', 'harpy', 'minotaur', 'centaur', 'harpy', 'minotaur'])
model = LogisticRegression() model.fit(X, y)
Xtest = np.array([[15, 25, 35], [35, 45, 55], [55, 65, 75]]) ypred = model.predict(Xtest)
print(ypred) # Expected output: ['centaur', 'harpy', 'minotaur']
```
In this example, the training data represents six mythological creatures with known classes, and the features are their size, speed, and strength. The model is then trained to classify new creatures based on these features, and it can be tested with new data.
Week 3: Bias in AI and the Story of Cassandra
- Read "Weapons of Math Destruction" by Cathy O'Neil to explore the issue of bias in AI
- Read "The Oresteia" by Aeschylus to explore the story of Cassandra and her curse of prophecy
Identifying Bias in a Prophecy Classifier
Suppose we have a dataset of prophecies that have either come true or not, and we want to create a model that can predict whether a new prophecy is likely to come true or not. However, the dataset is biased, as some prophecies have been recorded more frequently than others, and this may affect the accuracy of the model. We can use the confusion matrix to identify and quantify the bias.
Week 4: Code Quality and the Power of Prophecy
- Read "Clean Code" by Robert C. Martin to learn about best practices for writing clean, readable, and maintainable code
- Watch the video "The Power of Prophecy in AI" by MIT Technology Review to explore the impact of AI on decision-making
Week 5: DevOps and Greek Tragedy
- Read "The Phoenix Project" by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford to learn about DevOps and its impact on modern IT
- Read "Greek Tragedies, Volume 1" to explore the themes and structure of Greek tragedy
Week 6: The Future of AI and Mythology
- Watch the video "The Future of AI: How will it impact society?" by MIT Technology Review to explore the future of AI and its potential impact on society
- Read "Mythology for the 21st Century" by Kevin Attell to explore the relevance of mythology in contemporary culture and society