Apr 29, 2026 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Gregory Hall 112
- Sponsor
- Department of Philosophy, Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education
- Contact
- John Schwenkler
- jschwenk@illinois.edu
- Originating Calendar
- Campus Humanities Calendar
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat posits that under the influence of digital technologies and in the shadow of AI, civilization is entering a period of pressure that threatens cultures, communities, and individuals. Nothing human can be taken for granted, and survival will increasingly depend on people who are somewhat fanatical in their belief in the value of the human person and deliberate about ensuring that human things survive.