About World Philosophy Day

Start your morning with a continental breakfast before diving into a series of captivating sessions that tackle the biggest intellectual and ethical questions of our time. From virtual talks to deep-dive panels on how artificial intelligence is reshaping critical thinking and trust, this full-day event brings together thinkers of all kinds to explore the intersection of humanity and automation.

Whether you are looking to challenge your mind, engage in casual conversation, earn some extra credit, or win a prize at the "Ask a Philosopher" booth, there is something for everyone — come join the conversation and shape the future of thought!

World Philosophy Day Schedule

9:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Coffee with Philosophical Creamer | Torch Lounge

Stop by to enjoy continental breakfast with an informal philosophical conversation.

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Staying Human in the Age of Automation | KU Ballroom

Virtual talk by Lily Abadal, University of Southern Florida.

12:30 – 1:45 p.m. | The Prof, the Protégé and the Prompt | KU Ballroom

The Prof, the Protégé and the Prompt: Is AI making us smarter - or just making thinking optional?

Philosophy professor Steve Bein debates former UD student and AI developer Justin Levy on AI's promise, its pitfalls and its place in our lives.

2:00 – 3:15 p.m. | AI's Promise and Impact on K-12, Business, and College Education | KU Ballroom

A Panel discussion with Vanessa Winn (Teacher Education), Sri Ramamoorti (School of Business Administration) and Ryan Allen (Learning Teaching Center).

2:00 – 3:15 p.m. | Race, Technology and the New Jim Code| Torch Lounge

Presentations by ASI 374 students.

What is the new Jim Code? It refers to the deployment of new digital tools, automated systems and algorithms that reflect and reproduce existing racial and social inequities, while being falsely promoted and perceived as neutral, objective or progressive.

("Race After Technology, Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code" Ruha Benjamin, Cambridge, Polity, 2019)

3:35 – 4:50 p.m. | "Ghost in the Machine"| Torch Lounge

Screen the last 2/3 of this documentary that reveals how the human values, biases and power structures behind artificial intelligence are shaping our world — and its societal and environmental consequences.

Discussion following hosted by Middle Ground.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Trust, Distrust and Artificial Intelligence | KU Ballroom

This talk by Clair Baleshta, University of Cincinnati, will demonstrate the value of asking questions about distrust in AI directly, while also introducing audiences to the more general philosophical debate surrounding trust in AI.