“Seeing the Desert” with Gregory McNamee

Salzar-Ajo Library 15 Plaza St., #179, Ajo, United States

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Most Arizonans are not originally from Arizona, and most come from places that are far greener and milder of climate than our desert. For many of us, it takes a shift of eye and of attitude to appreciate this hot, dry place—but once it gets into one’s soul, there’s nowhere like it. This […]

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“Staying Human in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution” with Matthew Goodwin

Salzar-Ajo Library 15 Plaza St., #179, Ajo, United States

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION By most accounts, the revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has only just begun. What is the current state of AI and what does it mean for humanity? This presentation will provide a general introduction to what AI currently can and cannot do. We will also explore some of the philosophical questions that AI […]

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“The Story Hour” with Akua Duku Anoyke

Salzar-Ajo Library 15 Plaza St., #179, Ajo, United States

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Stories shape and transform our lives. This presentation explores the many stories we tell from folktales to memories of the past. It reflects on who tells stories and who we tell the stories to. Whether grandparents sharing their lives with children, or professors wowing their students with explorations and discoveries they have made–stories […]

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“Connections to Holistic Material: Native Culture Today and Tomorrow” with Yolanda Hart Stevens

Salzar-Ajo Library 15 Plaza St., #179, Ajo, United States

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION From birth to death, the mesquite tree is an integral part of life for many who call the desert home. The mesquite tree is just one of many holistic materials, elements of our natural environment, that are vital to sustaining Native culture and practices. But climate change and environmental degradation are changing the […]

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