Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
Aspen Institute
Philosophy and Society
In Person
Live Podcast Taping! Humanist Accelerationism
Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.
Is tech replacing humanity? Or is it sharpening the question of what it means to be human? What does it mean to live a good life — as opposed to passable life? What features of humanity become more important by contrast and necessity in the technological age? Is it possible to find a higher version of humanity in order to thrive?
On May 19 in Washington, DC, weare hosting a conversation to tackle these issues.
We welcome you to join the conversation on May 19 at Bistro Cacao (316 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002). Doors will open at 6:30 pm and we will start the conversation at 7:00 pm. This episode will be a live taping of Wisdom of Crowds, and will last 45 minutes to an hour, plus audience questions at the end. We’ll wrap up around 8:15 pm to enjoy drinks and canapes on the house.
Organized in partnership with Aspen Institute Germany and Aspen Institute Romania, the first-ever Socrates seminar in Montenegro will bring together leaders to explore the challenges of democratic backsliding, the importance of rule of law, and the essence of values-based leadership.
Join us for this exclusive Critical Conversation, moderated by Vivian Schiller, internationally renowned former media executive, current Aspen Institute Vice President and Executive Director of Aspen Digital. ‘Will We Ever Trust the News Again’ will examine the challenges facing the industry – and crucially, the promising paths towards a solution.
Featuring Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, Ralph Metzner Distinguished Professor in Neurology, Psychiatry, and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco.
