Conversation Project: Is Technology Outpacing Our Humanity?

July 11, 2018 | 12:00 p.m. | University of Oregon Baker Downtown Center

975 High Street, Eugene OR 97401

Technology is often considered a cure-all to our modern challenges. It is, undeniably, a powerful tool in addressing our greatest endeavors. Whether it be automation, the iPhone, or gene editing, some say our technical capacities have outstripped our moral knowledge. Others believe they have provided us immense creativity in dealing with our biggest ethical questions. Are these mutually exclusive? Facilitator Manuel Padilla will lead this conversation to explore how technology shapes our moral reasoning and our perceptions of, and relationships with, one another. Read more.

Event Sponsors

University of Oregon: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Cost

Free

Contact

Todd Gauthier at (541) 346-0697 or gauthier@uoregon.edu