Tuesdays With TED: Emerging Threats

TUESDAYS WITH TED: Emerging Threats
Oct 10 • 12-1 pm • Trailside or
Oct 24 • 12-1 pm • Online

The nonprofit TED, standing for Technology, Entertainment, Design, offers knowledge and inspiration from the world’s foremost thinkers under the moniker “ideas worth spreading” free online. These talks give access to the world’s most inspiring voices, discussing a vast range of themes. Join educator Mike Trebilcock on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month during lunch to watch a TED talk (typically 10-20 minutes each) and participate in lively discussion about the ideas presented.

War, AI and the new global arms race
Lethal drones, armed robots, & autonomous fighter jets indicate we’re at the dawn of a new age of AI-powered warfare, says technologist Alexandr Wang. He explores why data will be the secret weapon in this uncharted landscape and emphasizes the need to consider national security when developing new tech.

The growing megafire crisis – and how to contain it
Megafires are becoming more frequent worldwide, wreaking havoc on landscapes and communities – and fire experts say the problem is only going to get worse. George T. Whitesides is focused on fighting these devastating natural disasters through innovative technologies and intentional changes to how we build communities.

Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech
Neurotechnology could help you deeply understand your health. But without privacy protections, your innermost thoughts, emotions and desires could be at risk of exploitation, says neurotech ethicist Nita Farahany. She details some of the field’s promising potential uses and shares concerns about who collects our brain data and how they plan to use it.

Is the U.S. headed towards another Civil War?
Based on her work for a CIA task force aimed at predicting civil wars, political scientist Barbara F. Walter examines the rise in extremism and threats to democracies around the globe — and paints an unsettling picture of the increasing likelihood of a second civil war in the United States.

Please note: TED is again concurrent with lunch. If you would like to get a meal the day of the program, please be sure to register for your meal by 9 am the day of the program or on the form below. Be sure to arrive prior to the program start time, by between 11:30 and 11:45 am to begin lunch.

Reserve your spot below or by calling 989-633-3700! Online registration is available up until 2 hours prior to the program start time. If you are attempting to register less than 2 hours prior, please call 989-633-3700 for assistance.