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Welcome to our Humanists Australia community in Melbourne (Naarm).
We have reimagined an exciting new program of events for 2025 entitled … ‘Hands on Humanism’. If you are looking for inspiration on creating a purposeful year ahead, then why not play a hand in advancing this local community of Humanists? Our new team invites you to meet up at one of our regular monthly face-to-face events in and around metropolitan Melbourne. Join us to discover WHY a Humanist way of life can lead to a flourishing future.
Humanism is quite simply about being a good human and creating a fulfilling life. We explore shared values that promote personal growth, well-being, and ethical engagement with the world from the micro local level to the macro global level. Together we explore one another’s unique personal potential and the collective power of Humanism to shape all our lives for the better. See details of Events and please JOIN US this month. You can also join the Humanists Australia meetup group for online discussions and presentations on Humanism.
Humanists Melbourne is a Community of Humanists Australia, and those who come to our meetups are asked to adhere to the Humanists Australia Code of Conduct. We do not allow harassment of any kind, or promotion of any goods, services or groups unrelated to Humanism (except by prior permission of the organisers).
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The 'new' Science - Artificial Intelligence - good, bad or .....?
Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Kendall Street, Canterbury, AUJoin us on Sunday 16th November for our next Hands-on Humanism’s forward‑looking conversation exploring the evolution of education and the way Artificial Intelligence is shaping how we teach and learn about Science, the Humanities and our world
How do we reconcile the new science of AI with our humanity? How can we change the way we view education in the light of these groundbreaking developments?
Discover the truth behind Artificial Intelligence: it's not a sentient mind, but a powerful pattern-recognition system. AI analyses data to uncover trends, make predictions, and generate new content—all without thoughts or awareness. It simply learns from what it’s seen and applies those patterns to deliver impressive results. Embrace the brilliance of machine intelligence, built on repetition, not reflection.
Artificial Intelligence dazzles with its capabilities, but it's not infallible. Unlike humans, AI doesn’t grasp meaning, context, or truth—it operates on patterns and probabilities. It can sound confident, yet still miss the mark, because it doesn’t reason, plan, or hold opinions. Understanding its limits is key to using it wisely and effectively.
Join us for a discussion around this very current topic.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Claudia“In the great drama of existence, we are both the audience and actors at the same time” NIELS BOHR, Danish Theoretical Physicist (1885-1962)
Nobel Prize winner & Philosopher. Foundational contributions to atomic structure & Quantum theoryWHAT our Hands on Humanism workshops offers: Are you looking to create new ways of thinking about yourself, your values, and your purpose? Do you want a deeper understanding of Humanism and how it can inspire personal growth, social connection, and ethical living for everyone? Join us for interactive workshops that delve further into the overall philosophy of Humanism. Discover how our Humanist vision and values can transform our way of living in all walks of life.
We encourage participants to join Humanists Australia to benefit from the range of national events and talks, and support this charitable organisation. We ask participants who are not members of Humanists Australia to contribute $10 (or $5 concession) - please bring cash or donate online - for events to help cover venue and refreshment costs.Event Facilitators. Contact us for more information. If you're unable to attend, please email or message the facilitators anyway so we can keep you informed and involved. Email: melbourne@humanistsaustralia.org
Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre 2 Kendall St, Canterbury, VIC 3126.
Parking: Underground and ground-level parking is available onsite and accessed from Kendall Street.6 attendees
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