It is possible that the only news we hear about more than politics is the climate crisis, and sometimes it is politics about the climate crisis? But what are we hearing and saying about climate change, and is it what we think we’re hearing and saying? Genevieve Guenther, founder of the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, 30 - 50% off for members
On March 27, 2023, six people were gunned down in a mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. The horrific event led Tennessee House Representative Justin J. Pearson and two colleagues to protest for common sense gun legislation on the Tennessee House floor. House Republicans retaliated by expelling Representative ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 in person, $5 online, members get discount
On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? Proponents of the new technology say AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Opponents say it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction.Gary Marcus ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 General, Free students in person, $10 Online
AI Developments in California: Follow-up DiscussionThis program will allow attendees to the September 23 program with Dr. Gary Marcus to discuss the implications of his talk and ideas on developments in artificial intelligence in California, especially proposed and pending legislation (such as SB 1047). We will also be seeking attendee input on what areas they ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $8 General, discounts for Members