Current Events Social: The Pope vs. AI—Meet real people+Life's big new(?) Qs!
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In the fine tradition of "Socrates Café" and "Big Talk," our "Open Minds" circle brings people together for meaningful conversation around a friendly table. It’s a space for those who love to share their thoughts and listen to fresh ideas—and we might make it even more fun by throwing in a game or two! It’s also the perfect opportunity to meet great people.
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Life's big "AI" questions!
Get ready for a fun combo of philosophical musing and current events. Even global leaders and tech pioneers are pausing to ask what comes next. Following the Vatican’s recent warnings on AI safety and Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah’s admission that these questions are "bigger than the AI research community," it’s time for us to weigh in!
Here are 3 big questions we’ll dive into around our friendly table:
1️⃣ Who holds the remote control?
As algorithms take over decision-making, how do we ensure humanity always retains ultimate control?
2️⃣ Are we risking "digital slavery"?
With warnings comparing unchecked AI to historical exploitation, how do we prevent technology from dehumanizing workers and users?
3️⃣ What makes us human—and not more and more like AI?
As machines get smarter, how do we safeguard our unique human connection, creativity, and imagination?
Useful link: We may use this article to guide our discussion: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedppn6002jo
Bring your curiosity and your best skepticism. Let’s grab a drink and solve the ultimate CAPTCHA: what actually makes us human? (No clicking on traffic lights required!)
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Kat is a writer, teacher, and theater artist. Formerly based in New York City, she is now traveling the world and bringing her meetups here to learn alongside our community. Come join her!