The rise of citizen science and the rise of citizen authenticating is changing who is in control of what is "authentic." Adrian Johns examines how this has occured and what it means for our culture.; Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. Vol. 160, No. 1 (March 2016), pp. 18-25
Ralph Gomory talks about the consequences of placing the shareholder value as the most important. He focuses on income inequality, how we got here, and what we can do about it.
Professor Gomory introduces the symposium on the American corporation. How have they changed over the course of American history?; Further reading: Daedalus. Volume 142, Issue 2 (Spring 2013) p.102-118
Talks Offered in Celebration and Appreciation of
Mary Patterson McPherson, Executive Officer
(2007 – 2012); Dr. Horowitz talks about animal behavior, specifically dogs. How did dogs evolve with humans? How do they exploit humans for their own success?; Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. Vol. 159, No. 2 (June 2015), pp. 141-155
The influence of fortuitous elements on individual pieces of work seems almost self-evident. Dr. McClellan explores the implications of these accidental circumstances for histriography and historical research.
Dr. Gibbard presents a talk on normative consistency and how they could clash with policies such as the UN Declaration of human rights.; Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. Vol 158, no.1
Linda Greenhouse reads Howard Gardner's written opening remarks for the symosium on collaboration.; Further reading: The Journal of Aesthetic Education Vol. 22, No. 1, Special Issue: Art, Mind, and Education (Spring, 1988), pp. 157-167
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Adagio and Rondo, K. 617;
Paul Moravec, “Useful Knowledge” (World Premiere);
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 493; A live performance from La Fenice Ensemble with Randall Scarlata
How do objects, the internet, and manuscripts "make" history? In this lection, Ulrich interrogates how historians weave the stories they tell with research.
Ambassador Simons' lecture gives a short history of Pakistan and how it was created as a politcal decision by Western governments as a refuge for muslim refugees from India
Dr. Sheshinski analyzes self-selection models, when individuals know more about themselves than it is possible for governments to know, and shows that it may be socially optimal to limit and sometimes to eliminate individual choice.