More Human Than Human:[1]
How Some Science Fiction Presents AI’s Claims to the Right to Life and Self-Determination[2]
Christine A. Corcos[3]
“You ask me what I am. Why, a machine. But even in that answer we know,
Hedgehogs and Foxes
Hedgehogs and Foxes, published by Christine Corcos, explores historical and contemporary legal topics with a focus on cultural, social, and gender dimensions within the law. The blog discusses subjects such as the role of oaths and vows in Tudor England, the depiction of artificial intelligence in media and its legal implications, citation practices in legal scholarship, and the history of women judges in the United States. It also covers legal dramas and their portrayal of law firms and legal practice. The content reflects interdisciplinary approaches, combining legal history, gender studies, media analysis, and legal citation critique.
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Why Didn’t the Bluebook Editors Take My Advice on Citing Films?
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