TRANSHUMANISM
As technology and medicine intersect more and more, at what point do we
remain human and when are we something different?
LONGTERMISM
What do we owe to future generations? What are the moral implications of
addressing the needs of future human beings?
JOURNALISM
Technology, the speed of information gathering and dissemination, and how
information can be manipulated are part of our world. What are the
implications and how should these be addressed?
SPIRITUALITY REFLECTIONS
As the year progresses to the longest night of the year,
spirituality takes on new meaning and importance. We'll reflect on members' own approach this topic
in a safe, accessible, and non-judgmental way.
Instructions for Spirituality (pdf)
DownloadEFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC HEALTH
We will explore the effectiveness of public health policy in our present social and political environments.
Instructions for Public Health Seminar (pdf)
DownloadCommonwealth.Fund.Report-r5-final (OPTIONAL READ) (pdf)
DownloadHow Investing in Public Health Will Strengthen America’s Health (Optional Read) (pdf)
DownloadRWJF-Harvard-Report_FINAL-051321 (pdf)
DownloadTrust in Medicine,public health (pdf)
DownloadWhy Public Health is controversial (pdf)
DownloadA Very Brief History of Public Health (pdf)
DownloadINTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND ART
Technology has always played an important role in creative and expressive
arts. We'll have a look at the newest trends and how these are affecting the
nature of various art forms.
The Intersection of Art and Technology instructions^ (docx)
DownloadHIGHER EDUCATION
What is the role of a college education in the 21st century? Are colleges
responding appropriately to the rapidly changing realities of our world?
On Wednesday, June 11 at 3 PM we will have our final meeting of Topical Seminars. This is a very important discussion, as we can all collaborate to set the program direction for the forthcoming year. Please spend some time thinking about seminars that would interest you. Bring your ideas to the meeting so we can all have an opportunity to discuss if there is general interest in going forward with them. Do this with the understanding that you are not volunteering to lead a seminar. After our discussions, those folks who may be interested in leading a seminar will gather during the summer to shape the final program for the year, using the input from the June meeting.
The second agenda for the June meeting is to review the program for the 24/25 year. Assessing what we like about the seminars and what needs to be improved will help us improve topical seminars.