Technology, Freedom, and the Future of Work
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Panel: AI, Disruptive Technology, and the Future of Work
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Artificial Intelligence, Religion, and Anthropology
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning brings great promise. But what is artificial intelligence, and how does machine learning differ from human learning? How does religious faith inform our approach to artificial intelligence? What are we to make of transhumanist claims of a merger of humans and machines? This panel examines AI, religion, and anthropology.
Big Tech, Big Government, and Privacy
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The innovations of technology companies have benefited billions across the globe and impacted our lives daily. However, as their dominance and influence grows, some have voiced concern about their business model. Internationally, some governments exploit technology to create a surveillance state. This panel examines the threats of Big Tech and Big Government, the implications for …
Law, Liberty, and Space
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For decades, the race to space was the domain of the state. Today space is rapidly becoming commercialized, opening vast opportunities for entrepreneurs. The commercialization of space also brings challenges. This panel celebrates the role of the new space entrepreneurs and discusses the legal and philosophical principles which should underlie humanity’s shift from space exploration …
Universal Basic Income – Solution to Poverty?
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Universal Basic Income (UBI) has gained popularity among politicians and policy makers as a means of alleviating poverty. Advocates promote UBI as a means of mitigating the risk of job obsolescence arising from automation, advancements in technology, and globalization. This panel compares the UBI to other public policies, examines alternatives, and considers the propriety of …
Obsolete Labor? Technology, Unemployment & Poverty
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Questions of technology and its role in the future of work are increasingly dominating the headlines. Will technological innovation help or hinder humans in their quest for meaningful lives? Join this panel as noted Oxford economic historian Carl Benedikt Frey and professor Jay Richards discuss several pivotal questions regarding technology, poverty, and the future of …
The Pursuit of Happiness: How Does the Economy Help the Good Life – Engage the Speaker
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In this lecture, Dr. Jay Richards connects Aristotle’s account of happiness with modern sociological and psychological surveys of happiness, and explains how they overlap and differ. He then explores how our work, especially in a high tech information economy, can contribute to both our happiness, and the happiness of others.
The Pursuit of Happiness: How Does the Economy Help the Good Life
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In this lecture, Dr. Jay Richards connects Aristotle’s account of happiness with modern sociological and psychological surveys of happiness, and explains how they overlap and differ. He then explores how our work, especially in a high tech information economy, can contribute to both our happiness, and the happiness of others.
The Human Advantage: Don’t Get Replaced by a Robot
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Many experts predict that in coming years, as many of half of all jobs could be replaced by robots and artificial intelligence, leading to widespread technological unemployment. Jay Richards argues that these claims are based more on bad philosophy, not on solid evidence. Moreover, they ignore basic lessons of both history and economics. There is …