Susquehanna University lecture to cover AI's impact on democratic societies
Selinsgrove, Pa. — Tamar Gendler, dean of the faculty of arts and sciences at Yale University, will present a free, public lecture titled "Democracy and AI" in Stretansky Concert Hall in the Cunningham Center for Music and Art, Susquehanna University.
The Edward S. and A. Rita Schmidt Lectureship in Ethics will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21.
Gendler, who also serves as the Vincent J. Scully professor of philosophy and professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University, will guide attendees through an exploration of the challenges presented to democratic societies by the rise of artificial intelligence.
A field-shaping scholar, Gendler combines the techniques of traditional Anglo-American philosophy with empirical work from neuroscience, psychology, and other social sciences. Both in the classroom and on stage, she is renowned for her ability to connect ancient philosophical texts to any modern issue in a way that is both precise and engaging.
Gendler holds a bachelor's degree in humanities and mathematics & philosophy from Yale University and a doctorate in philosophy from Harvard University.
The lecture is possible through the generous gifts of Edward R. Schmidt '69. Schmidt, SU Emeritus Board member, received his bachelor's degree in economics from Susquehanna University and graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1972. He is a retired partner of the Indianapolis based law firm Krieg DeVault, LLP.
