Socrates Kenya 2023
Held in partnership with the Aspen Africa Initiative, the Socrates Kenya Seminar will take place from November 8-12, 2023. Socrates international seminars include three seminar sessions, program meals, transportation from Nairobi to Nanyuki, and local excursions/tour to Mount Kenya.
Please contact socrates@aspeninstitute.org if you are interested in participating.
One World in Tech: Reimagining the Digital Future
In this Socrates seminar, we’ll consider life in todays’ current tech-mediated society and try to envision the future as a unified global landscape. Imagine a connected and collaborative world where technological advancements are shared, leveraged, and utilized to address global challenges, improve the human condition, and foster mutual understanding among diverse cultures. Can the currently prevailing dystopian narratives give way to a world in which technology is a unifying force, transcending traditional barriers and contributing to a more interconnected, prosperous, and harmonious global society? We will consider how the power of emerging AI tools can be harnessed for the betterment of all humankind, regardless of differences in geography, culture, or socioeconomic status while addressing the growing concerns about artificial intelligence, digital media, and privacy and surveillance. Join us for a stimulating dialogue exploring the possibilities and pitfalls of technology as we race towards humanity’s digital future.
Moderator: William Powers is a technologist, New York Times-bestselling author and current Visiting Scholar for Humanistic Technologies at the Max Planck Center for Humans and Machines in Berlin.
Health and Safety Guidelines for In Person Events
The Aspen Institute is committed to creating a safe seminar experience for all participants. Please see our COVID-19 safety guidelines here.
These guidelines will be regularly updated to meet the latest health and safety guidance of the CDC and local authorities. If you anticipate any issues or have any concerns, please contact us at socrates@aspeninstitute.org.
