What we’re about
With every technological advancement, there are people who benefit more than others. The aim of the Code Colloquy Book Club is to bring people from a variety of backgrounds together to discuss the ethical and social justice concerns and opportunities associated with developing technologies.
I understand that reading an entire book is a big commitment. In order to remove barriers to participation, each book selected will also be available in audiobook. And I will include short articles and podcast that also summarize the reading topic.
Marriam-Webster defines Facilitator as someone who helps to bring about an outcome (such as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision. My aim will be to lead conversations that cover a multitude of angles on a topic and introduces everyone to other perspectives.
[2025 RELAUNCH: IMAGINE UTOPIA]
“John Simpson of the BBC noted that there are years when the world goes through some fundamental convulsive change and that 2025 is on track to be one of them. a time when the basic assumptions about the way our world works are fed into the shredder.” (From Feb 24, 2025 Letters from an American)
After a brief hiatus, CodeColloquy will return in 2025 as a space to imagine utopia. Book conversations and design thinking activities will center around imagining the world we want to live in—social services, housing, healthcare, democratic decision making, religion, etc—it could all reflect human values better than whatever is happening right now.
I'm excited to see you all!
