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SUMMARY:"Staying Human in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution" with Matthew Goodwin
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nBy 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 raises. What are the ethical concerns about using AI? What about privacy concerns? What does AI mean for our jobs? Will we be threatened by a robot apocalypse? And what\, ultimately\, does it mean to be human in the age of AI? \nThis program is cohosted by the Scottsdale Public Library. \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nMatthew has a Ph.D. in Philosophy and has taught environmental ethics\, media ethics\, and technology and human values at Northern Arizona University\, Coconino Community College\, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Matthew recently participated in a National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminar on extending Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic.” He is co-founder of Sedona Philosophy\, which offers guided hikes and retreats in Sedona and northern Arizona.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/staying-human-in-the-artificial-intelligence-revolution-with-matthew-goodwin-6/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library\, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive\, Scottsdale\, 85255\, United States
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SUMMARY:"100 Years Grand – The Story of Arizona Highways Magazine" with Win Holden
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nApril 2025 will mark Arizona Highways magazine’s 100th birthday. How did a brochure produced by the Arizona Highway Department become one of the most revered travel publications in the world? How has Arizona Highways remained relevant for a century while other national magazines have failed? Former Arizona Highways Publisher\, Win Holden\, will share the inside story of how this extraordinary publication has not only survived but thrived by attracting elite landscape photographers and using an unconventional publishing business model incorporating licensing\, retailing and ancillary products. The presentation features dozens of historical and contemporary photographs telling the compelling story of a magazine that delivers over $65 million in annual economic impact to the state by captivating subscribers in all 50 states and 100 countries. \nThis program is cohosted by the Scottsdale Public Library. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nWin Holden was named the sixth Publisher of Arizona Highways Magazine in May 2000. The publication is recognized as one of the finest travel magazines in the world. The magazine has over 120\,000 subscribers in all 50 states and 100 countries. As Publisher\, Mr. Holden led a diverse group of businesses centered on the world-renowned magazine including licensing\, book publishing\, calendars\, e- commerce\, new product development\, product marketing and retailing. A Valley resident since 1980\, Mr. Holden was recognized by the Arizona Office of Tourism and the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association as their 2017 and 2018 Lifetime Award recipient and received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Business Journal. He was the 2007 inductee into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/100-years-grand-the-story-of-arizona-highways-magazine-with-win-holden-12/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library\, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive\, Scottsdale\, 85255\, United States
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SUMMARY:"The Colorado River and its Wonders: A Study in Water Use and Conservation" with Jim Turner
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION \nThe Colorado River is a critical source of the West’s water supply\, supporting 40 million people\, nearly 6 million acres of agriculture\, and tribes across seven states and portions of Mexico. At 1\,450 miles long the Colorado River is the sixth longest river in the United States. The river flows through seven states and covers 244\,000 square miles\, about 1/12th of the United States. Known for its dramatic canyons\, whitewater rapids\, and eleven U.S. National Parks\, the Colorado River and its tributaries are a vital source of water. An extensive system of dams\, reservoirs\, and aqueducts divert almost its flow for agricultural irrigation and urban water supply. Its large flow and steep gradient (10\,184 ft above sea level to 58 feet in the Mexicali Valley) are used to generate hydroelectric power to several western states and Nebraska. This presentation discusses the geology\, geography\, exploration\, national parks\, and the state of the river today with its natural beauty\, current difficulties\, and solutions. \nThis program is cohosted by the Scottsdale Public Library — all branches. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nArizona Historical Society’s beloved historian\, Jim Turner\, has worked with more than seventy local history museums. He co-authored the 4th-grade textbook The Arizona Story\, and his pictorial history\, Arizona: Celebration of the Grand Canyon State\, was a 2012 Southwest Books of the Year selection. Turner moved to Tucson in 1951\, earned an MA in U.S. history in 1999\, and has been teaching Arizona history for 47 years. His numerous books include: The Mighty Colorado from the Glaciers to the Gulf (2016)\, Four Corners USA: Wonders of the American Southwest (2018)\, and Arizona: A History of the Grand Canyon State (2021). jimturnerhistorian.org
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-colorado-river-and-its-wonders-a-study-in-water-use-and-conservation-with-jim-turner-4/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library\, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive\, Scottsdale\, 85255\, United States
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