Tues Feb 4 Introduction: What is a Better Future? Interactive conversation
Tues Feb 11 Example of a project. Applying technology ethics and Judeo-Christian teachings on human dignity to wearables for health: Conversation with Nathan Barczi and Rosalind Picard
Tues Feb 18 NO CLASS, Monday schedule of classes meets today
Tues Feb 25 Students present project proposal ideas & Class discussion around student interests.
Tues Mar 4 Generative AI and Human Values, Guest: Pat Pataranutaporn
Tues Mar 11 What is a Better Future? Class discussion about foundational readings
Tues Mar 18 Guest: David Autor: AI, Economics, and Jobs, are we building a better future for humanity?
Tues Mar 25 NO CLASS, Spring break
Tues Apr 1. Guest: Kevin Esvelt, Bioethics, gene editing, and gene drives
Tues Apr 8. Guest: Sara Hendren, Biomechatronics, Access, and Mobility
Tues Apr 15 Final Project Progress Presentations
Tues Apr 22 Guest: Garnette Cadogan, Topic TBA
Tues Apr 29 Guest: Greg Epstein, Utilitarianism, Effective Altruism, and Techno-Agnosticism
Tues May 6 Final Project Presentations
Tues May 13 Final Project Presentations