Introduction What does it really mean to see another person?In Part 1, Theo of Golden gave us a beautiful answer through Theo's relationships with Asher, Ellen, Kendrick, Mateo, and the people of Golden. But some of the novel's most powerful ideas become more complicated when we examine them closely.Is Theo's ability to see people something psychology … [Read more...] about Theo of Golden Book Club Questions: Expert Discussion
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Theo of Golden Inspired Stories: 5 Modern Tales
Introduction What if the person you think you understand is much larger than the story you have created about them?That question sits beneath these five modern stories inspired by the deeper themes we explored in Allen Levi's Theo of Golden.These stories do not retell Theo's story.There is no Golden, no fountain, no portraits, and no mysterious stranger … [Read more...] about Theo of Golden Inspired Stories: 5 Modern Tales
The Nickel Boys: 5 Modern Stories About Truth, Trauma and Hope
Introduction What happens after we learn that courage alone is not enough?Colson Whitehead's The Nickel Boys gave us Elwood and Turner, two boys who respond to injustice in radically different ways. Elwood believes truth must be spoken. Turner believes survival requires knowing when truth can get you hurt.The scholar conversation pushed those questions … [Read more...] about The Nickel Boys: 5 Modern Stories About Truth, Trauma and Hope
AI War: Autonomy, Proof, Propaganda, Escalation
What if AI starts as a tool for analysis—and ends up deciding faster than humans can think? Introduction by Paul Scharre Tonight we’re talking about AI and war—but we have to start by being precise, because sloppy language is how panic spreads.When people say “AI did it,” they usually mean one of several very different things. Sometimes AI is helping … [Read more...] about AI War: Autonomy, Proof, Propaganda, Escalation