What makes a great storyteller? Join us for a workshop on crafting narratives that foster connections, provoke thought and inspiration, and authentically represent key players in a story.

Housing is a human right and a commodity, but what does that have to do with me? What obligations do ordinary people have to make housing available and accessible and how?

Do you know what silence is? (Everyone does, right?) Can you hear silence? How often do you think about silence? Is silence possible in a group of people? Is silence possible at all? Are these questions worth posing in a public forum or should we just be silent? Come find out!

As generative AI transforms creative industries many critical questions arise: Can AI truly create art? Does the creation of art require agency? How does AI impact artists’ creative autonomy, ownership, and fairness in the artistic landscape? We will talk about our recent research on these questions and about how AI has affected our artistic practice. The session will conclude with an interactive, hands-on activity where participants will engage with these topics.

This event will explore key ideas from Confucianism, Daoism, and other schools of thought, considering their relevance to contemporary life. How do these perspectives differ from Western Tradition? Are they relevant in our Western world? Whether you're new to Chinese philosophy or have studied it before, this open conversation welcomes all perspectives in a relaxed, discussion-based setting.

Let's talk games! What is the relationship between games and agency? What are the dangers of gamifying ordinary life? What is to be gained?

We'll discuss respect and when and why government policies disrespect citizens and subjects in clinical trials. We'll also talk about how to engage people who support these policies while also recognizing respect as an essential aspect of treating people ethically.