Ribeiro Lecture Series: Stephanie Barish, CEO of IndieCade

Wolfson, 2040 5100 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, FL, United States

Guest lecture on the Climate Jam and founding IndieCade, by Stephanie Barish, CEO. IndieCade supports independent game development and organizes a series of international events showcasing the future of independent games. It encourages, publicizes, and cultivates innovation and artistry in all forms of interactive media, helping to create a public perception of games as rich, diverse, artistic, and culturally significant. IndieCade’s events and initiatives are designed to bring visibility to emerging work and inspire and connect this global community of innovators. IndieCade is organized by an expansive team of dedicated [...]

The Human Renascence in the Era of Robots: Alberto Levy

Otto G. Richter Library Coral Gables, FL, United States

As we watch incredible advances in artificial intelligence and robotics, machines get smarter and stronger every day. Some say robots will take everyone’s jobs and we are doomed to live under harsh circumstances, but the reality is that humans are needed more than ever, and this is an opportunity for a “Human Renascence.” Why not allow machines to do what they do better and further develop our human skills? Critical thinking, creativity, negotiation, emotional intelligence, and love cannot be developed by machines as humans do, yet those skills are fundamental [...]

Debate Team UChat: Censorship

Shalala Student Center 1330 Miller Dr., Coral Gables, United States

A discussion on the politics and morals of censorship including the banning of DEI and AP African American Studies. All UM Community members are welcome to participate! Join us in the Iron Arrow Room at the Shalala Student Center.