AI Between Science and Illusion: A Podcast Episode with Mackok webcast, with Dr. Mohammad Salem.
🎙️ الذكاء الاصطناعي بين الواقع والوهم: حلقة البودكاست - مكوك وبكاست مع د. محمد سالم.
حوار مع د. تهاني الخطيب.
في هذه الحلقة العميقة والمثيرة، نغوص مع د. تهاني الخطيب في رحلة فكرية حول الذكاء الاصطناعي، ونحاول معًا تفكيك أسئلته الكبرى وألغازه الفلسفية:
🧩 ما هو الذكاء الاصطناعي فعلًا؟ وهل يمكن أن "يفهم" كما يفهم البشر؟
🧩 هل تستطيع الآلة محاكاة وعينا أو مشاعرنا؟
🧩 ما الفرق بين الذكاء الرمزي وغير الرمزي؟
🧩 هل الذكاء الفائق فكرة واقعية أم خيال علمي؟
🧩 كيف نُعرّف الذكاء البشري؟ وهل يمكن قياسه بدقة؟
🧩 ما العلاقة بين الجسد والعقل والروح في الفهم الإنساني؟
🧩 هل يمكن للذكاء الاصطناعي أن يمتلك وعيًا أو إرادة؟
🧩 من المسؤول عن قرارات أنظمة الذكاء الاصطناعي؟
🧩 وكيف نحافظ على الإبداع البشري في ظل هذا التقدم المتسارع؟
دعوة للتفكير بهدوء في الأسئلة الكبرى التي يثيرها الذكاء الاصطناعي، وتأمل موقعنا كبشر في هذا العالم المتغيّر.
📌 أنصح بسماع هذه الحلقة لمن يهتم بفهم أبعاد الذكاء الاصطناعي من زوايا فلسفية وإنسانية وعملية.
🎙️ AI Between Science and Illusion: A Podcast Episode with Mackok webcast, with Dr. Mohammad Salem.
A conversation with Dr. Tahani Al-Khatib.
In this reflective and engaging episode, Dr. Tahani Al-Khatib joins us for a conversation about artificial intelligence—its meaning, possibilities, and philosophical depth. We explore important questions that continue to puzzle thinkers and scientists alike:
🧩 What is artificial intelligence, and can it truly “understand” like a human?
🧩 Can machines ever reflect consciousness, emotions, or lived experience?
🧩 What distinguishes symbolic from non-symbolic AI?
🧩 Is the idea of superintelligent AI realistic—or just science fiction?
🧩 How do we define human intelligence, and is it measurable?
🧩 What’s the role of the body, the mind, and the soul in human understanding?
🧩 Can AI develop self-awareness or free will?
🧩 Who is responsible for the actions of AI systems?
🧩 How can we make space for human creativity in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines?
This episode invites listeners to slow down and think carefully about the promises and limits of AI—and what it means for our shared future.
📌 A valuable listen for anyone curious about AI’s philosophical roots, ethical questions, and impact on human life.
On the thresholds of 2025…
I was honored to receive a gracious royal recognition from His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. His recognition of my project with first place in the Al Hussein Award was a great medal upon my chest. His vision has always been an extension of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s vision in supporting volunteerism and initiatives that drive responsible technological progress forward in our الوطن, creating greater and better opportunities for Jordanian youth.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who gave the “Tech with a Human Heart” project the opportunity to be heard.
Thank you all.
· University of Jordan Radio – Clock Tower Program
· University of Jordan News
· Faculty of Information Technology Page – University of Jordan
· Jordan TV – “A New Day” Program
· Roya TV – “Donya Ya Donya”
· Roya TV – “Donya Ya Donya”
· Jordan Radio, Jordan Radio and Television Corporation – “Sout wa Sada”
· Armed Forces Radio, Arab Army – “Nashmiyat” Program
· Jubilee Institute
· Al Mamlaka TV
· Al Mamlaka TV (English)
· Al Arabiya Jordan
· Ammon News Agency
· Al Khair Initiative
· Information Technology Nashama Team
· KASIT Team
· ITeam
· UNICEF
· Al Rai Newspaper
· Official Website of the Crown Prince Award
· Jordanian Ministry of Youth Website
· Saraya News
· Talaba News
· Raqmana Platform
· Nayrouz Agency
على عتبات عام 2025..
تشرفت بتكريم ملكي كريم من صاحب السمو الملكي ولي العهد سمو الامير الحسين بن عبدالله الثاني.. والذي كان تقديره لمشروعي بالمركز الأول بجائزة الأمير الحسين وساما عظيما على صدري، والذي لطالما كانت رؤيته امتدادا لرؤية جلالة الملك عبدالله الثاني بدعم التطوع و المبادرات التي تدفع بعجلة التقدم التكنولوجي المسؤول في الوطن للامام، لخلق فرص اكبروافضل للشباب الأردني
ممتنة جدا لكل من أعطى لمشروع التقنية بقلب إنساني فرصة لأن يكون مسموعا
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اشكركم حميعا
اذاعة الجامعة الأردنية - برنامج برج الساعة
صفحة كلية تكنولوجيا المعلومات - الجامعة الأردنية
التلفزيون الأردني، برنامج يوم جديد
تلفزيون رؤيا ،برنامج دنيا يا دنيا
تلفزيون رؤيا ،برنامج دنيا يا دنيا
الاذاعة الأردنية، مؤسسة الاذاعة والتفزيون، برنامج صوت وصدى
اذاعة القوات المسلحة، الجيش العربي - برنامج نشميات
فريق نشامى تكنولوحيا المعلومات
Flash Talk entitled “How AI and Technology Change our Perspective of Place, Spatial Memory and Identity."
Held by: The University of Jordan
Presentation of an online workshop entitled: “Gen AI tools: Applications and Ethical considerations”.
Audience: University Faculty members and staff
In-person workshop entitled: “ AI agents in Business.
A lecture to the students of the Management Information Systems (MIS) Department at the School of Business as part of the students’ career preparation and qualification program.
The lecture covered the topic of (AI agents) , where we designed a website, analyzed and visualized data in a CSV file by using AI agents, and built dashboards and leaderboards of case studies in business by using artificial intelligence tools.
Audience: MIS students
Presenting an online workshop entitled: “Gen AI tools: Applications and Ethical considerations”.
Audience: Faculty of pharmacy staff members
I was delighted to deliver a workshop titled “Responsible Use of AI Tools and Open Data” in collaboration with the Deanship of Scientific Research at the University of Jordan.
Many thanks to the Deanship of Scientific Research for this great initiative, and to all colleagues who attended and contributed with their valuable insights 🌷
It was truly a pleasure engaging in such inspiring and thought-provoking discussions
I was pleased to deliver a workshop titled “Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools and Open Data,” hosted by the King Abdullah II School of Information Technology and in collaboration with the AI Tools Utilization Committee in the Department of Computer Information Systems.
The workshop covered an introduction to artificial intelligence, its types, principles of responsible use, and related ethical challenges. It then moved into a practical component that included applying various tools for data analysis, building AI-based models and applications, and creating intelligent visualizations.
The workshop was attended by faculty members, administrators, researchers, and students.
As part of my commitment to Tech with a Human Heart ❤️ / beyond the classroom,
I was pleased to deliver a workshop through the University of Jordan’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching on the responsible use of AI tools in teaching, research, and multimedia creation.
We explored the evolution of AI and practical ways to use tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude AI, Manus, Perplexity, NotebookLM, Google AI Studio, Julius AI, ElevenLabs, Napkin, Playground, and many more.
The audience included around 150 staff members, administrators, school
I was delighted to deliver two training workshops at the University of Jordan, as part of my ongoing commitment to the Tech with a Human Heart initiative, which focuses on the ethical and human-centered use of AI and technology in education and society.
🔹 Workshop 1 – Faculty of Medicine
Titled: Using AI Tools for Digitizing Academic Content and Scientific Research,
targeting faculty members, administrative staff, and undergraduate and postgraduate students.
🔹 Workshop 2 – School of Educational Sciences
Delivered as part of the Partnership, Guidance, and Professional Empowerment Forum,
titled: Using AI Tools in Scientific Research and Educational Content Creation,
and designed for school teachers, graduates, and students of the School of Educational Sciences, with excellent attendance and engagement.
These workshops are part of a broader series of AI-focused training sessions delivered across multiple faculties at the University of Jordan, including the Faculties of Pharmacy, Business, Languages, IT, Education, Science, and Medicine.
Each workshop was carefully tailored to the target audience, focusing on discipline-specific skills and practical applications relevant to each field.
My sincere thanks to the University of Jordan and its various faculties for the trust, invitation, and excellent organization.
Always happy to contribute to initiatives that bridge education, technology, and human-centered impact.
I was honored to deliver a workshop for my colleagues in the Department of Mathematics, as part of the “Tech with a Human Heart ❤️” initiative, focusing on the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in mathematics, particularly in Linear Algebra.
During the workshop, we created web pages, short quizzes, and educational reports on vectors and matrices using various AI tools. We also discussed practical ways to leverage AI in digital transformation and the development of academic content.
My sincere thanks go to Dr. Mona Skajha, the workshop coordinator, for her outstanding efforts.
I would also like to thank the Department of Mathematics, which is very dear to my heart and holds many cherished memories from my undergraduate studies.
Presenting a lecture targeted to the public entitled: “AI: Ethical Dilemmas and a view to the future”
HELD BY: Arab Center for Research: Amman
Full lecture Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/78J4Tuth6Q3QmkdK/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Presenting a lecture to the public entitled: “The journey of Logic: From organon to AI”
Held by : Philosophical culture Society : Amman
Targeted Audience: Public
Presenting a Talk to post-graduates from Lebanese University entitled: “Artificial Intelligence and Epistemic Value: Between the Limits of Technology and Identity.”
Held by : Hayat Al-Huwaiq Foundation and the Lebanese University in Beirut through the “Nawaa” program - Beirut/Lebanon
Targeted Audience: PhD Students
I was honored to collaborate with the Hayat Al-Huwaiq Foundation and the Lebanese University in Beirut through the “Nawaa” program, which aims to develop emerging researchers in intellectual systems and scientific research methodologies.
This was the program’s second edition, titled:
“The New Middle East: Between Social Fragmentation, Redefining Identity, and Sovereignty.”
I delivered a talk entitled:
“Artificial Intelligence and Epistemic Value: Between the Limits of Technology and Identity”
to a group of PhD students at the Lebanese University.
My sincere thanks to the organizers of the Nawaa program, represented by the Hayat Al-Huwaiq Foundation and the Lebanese University.
Joining a seminar entitled “Information Technology and AI and their implications today”
Held by: TAJDID “ the global institute for Arabic Renewal”
Supervising a student event entitled: “Hello world”
Held by: Semicolon community , University of Jordan
Very proud of Semicolon Team:
Sohaib Hammad and Ahmad Al-Khalayleh 👏
Their achievement of 6th place in the IEEE competition during the “Innovate Jadara” Student Conference is a great reflection of their dedication and innovative mindset.
The team presented their project S2S – Sign-to-Speech Smart Glove, a smart tool that translates sign language into speech, offering a meaningful technological solution to support the deaf and mute community and enhance inclusive communication.
This project is a strong example of how technology can be designed with a true human impact 🚀