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Ting-An Lin: Democratizing AI and the Concern of Algorithmic Injustice

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Assistant Professor Ting-An Lin’s recent article “Democratizing AI’ and the Concern of Algorithmic Injustice” was just published in Philosophy & Technology. In this article, Dr. Lin examines the notions of democratizing AI in relation to lessening algorithmic injustice. You can read an excerpt from the abstract below:

 

My examinations reveal that while some versions of democratizing AI bear the prospect of mitigating the concern of algorithmic injustice, others are somewhat limited and might even function to perpetuate unjust power hierarchies. This analysis thus urges a more fine-grained discussion on how to democratize AI and suggests that closer scrutiny of the power dynamics embedded in the socio-technical structure can help guide such explorations.

 

Congratulations, Ting-an! You can read the full article by clicking here.

Lewis Gordon: DDT Jabavu Lecture

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Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4th, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Lewis Gordon will be delivering the DDT Jabavu Public Lecture at the University of Fort Hare. This lecture will examine Black Existentialism and Jabavu’s contributions to the topic. Additionally, it will explore the application of these philosophical insights to contemporary and prospective contexts.

The lecture will be held in person in Alice, South Africa, at the University of Fort Hare’s De Beers Gallery at 10:00am SAST (UTC+2:00). If you are interested in watching from home, the lecture will also be livestreamed on YouTube, which you can find by clicking here.

Tracy Llanera: Extremism, Gender, and Science

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Congratulations to Dr. Tracy Llanera for her feature in The Philosopher’s Zone’s recent episode, “Extremism, gender and science”. This episode delves into how extremists are weaponizing gender and science in their arguments—an issue that has become increasingly prevalent in today’s political landscape.

You can read an excerpt from the website below:

Extremists used to be easy to spot: they were seen as irrational, unstable and… well, extreme. But in recent years, we’ve seen extremists on the political right laying claim to traditional Enlightenment values – reason, free speech, autonomy, human rights – that were traditionally used as bulwarks against extremism. This is clearly seen in contemporary battles around gender and science.

 

Check out Dr. Tracy Llanera’s interview on ABC’s The Philosopher’s Zone by clicking here.

Lewis Gordon: Spectrum Magazine & The Society of Seventh Day Adventist Philosophers

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Congratulations to Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Lewis Gordon, for his work being featured in Spectrum magazine.

Spectrum, in collaboration with The Society of Seventh Day Adventist Philosophers, will be presenting reflections on Dr. Gordon’s Freedom, Justice, and Decolonization over the next few months leading up to his Londis Lecture in November in San Diego, CA.

Check out the article titled, Africana Thought: Adventist Philosophers on Gordon’s “Freedom, Justice, and Decolonization” – 1.

Lewis Gordon: Recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts

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Congratulations to Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Lewis Gordon, for his recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts in the U.K.!

Notable fellows of the Royal Society of the Arts include Charles Dickens, Benjamin Franklin, Karl Marx, Adam Smith, Marie Curie, Stephen Hawking, Nelson Mandela, David Attenborough, and Judi Dench.

Congratulations on this incredible recognition, Lewis!

Ting-An Lin: Featured in the APA Studies on Asian and Asian American Philosophers and Philosophies

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor Ting-An Lin for her article, “Analytic Philosophy in Taiwan: Impact Within and Beyond Academia,” being published in the Spring 2024 issue of the APA Studies on Asian and Asian American Philosophers and Philosophies, with the special issue theme, “O the Emergence of Analytic Philosophy in East Asia.”

Check out the issue here!