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Embedded Values: AI, Ethics, and Politics
Embedded Values: AI, Ethics, and Politics
Chloe Bakalar Temple University Engineers are stereotyped as problem-solvers, not philosophers. But philosophy and engineering are deeply intertwined in artificial intelligence, which increasingly powers the world. Philosophy is necessary to understand the values embedded in AI tools and to push for desirable outcomes. Bakalar discusses the challenges of creating a values-based approach to AI, as […]
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Exploring the Architecture of Our Building
Exploring the Architecture of Our Building
Michael Black-Smith President, Philadelphia Ethical Society Mike will share some of the history of 1906 Rittenhouse Square that he has discovered, cleaned off, and polished-up while working on our historic home. Mike trained and worked as a preservation architect and still carries a love of the built environment and appreciation for the craftsmanship of older buildings. Join […]
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An Ethical Lens on: “Justice and the Constitution”
An Ethical Lens on: “Justice and the Constitution”
How do our constitution and system of justice evolve to match and redefine an ever-changing America? How do political and ethical issues affect how the law treats people? Professor of constitutional law and author, Kermit Roosevelt, joins the Philadelphia Ethical Society in conversation on June 6, 2022. He is a professor at University of Pennsylvania, […]
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Recognition of Juneteenth
Recognition of Juneteenth
Aissia Richardson, Director of Outreach and Community Development Office of State Senator Sharif Street, and Ethical Society Member Aissia will talk about the successful campaign to have Juneteenth recognized as a statewide holiday and the ongoing effort to make it a paid day off of work. This Zoom (only) program will be at: www.tiny.cc/phillyethics
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Deep Convos: Mortality, Love, and Purpose
Deep Convos: Mortality, Love, and Purpose
Christian Hayden will lead this three-part, deep-sharing exercise that explores both deep questions and the difficulty of dealing with them. Guided conversations will take place in large and small groups. The goals are experimentation and community-building. Subsequent sessions are scheduled, tentatively, for July 6 and August 19, at 7 PM. Attending all three sessions is […]