This event is co-sponsored by the University Libraries and Alumni Relations, in celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, which takes place October 19–25.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Joseph Vukov, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, as he discusses his latest book, Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence. Research & Education Librarians, Monique Clark and Tori Golden, will also share their perspectives on AI and its impact on students, researchers, and the academic landscape.

Event timeline:
5:00 to 5:10 p.m.        Doors open for refreshments
5:10 to 5:20 p.m.        Welcome and introductions
5:20 to 5:50 p.m.        Author talk – Joseph Vukov 
5:50 to 6:20 p.m.        Panel discussion and audience questions – Monique Clark and Tori Golden join Dr. Vukov
6:30 p.m.                    Event concludes
 

Speaker:
Joseph Vukov, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy; Associate Director, The Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage | author of Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence

Summary, in his words:

“Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a real and present danger. It contains the capacity to amplify social problems, drive a wedge further into our already-polarized society, and sow seeds of distrust in communities and personal relationships. When approached without a robust sense of human dignity, AI also threatens to undermine our self-understanding. To a degree beyond any previous technology, AI can make us forget ourselves. In this new era of AI, we must consciously make a choice: to stay human. In this presentation, I provide a map for doing that in our roles as students and researchers."

Panelists:
To complement Dr. Vukov’s talk, Research & Education Librarians will share their perspectives on AI and its implications for students and researchers.

Monique Clark, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Research & Education Librarian

Tori Golden, MA, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Research & Education Librarian

Light refreshments will be served. Please sign up so we can plan for refreshments.