Reading Meno in Cyberland: What Plato can tell us about knowledge in the age of AI

As contemporary society becomes increasingly dependent on AI for answers to everyday questions, it is worth taking a step back and considering why we value knowledge in the first place. Plato's 2400-year-old dialogues have some surprisingly useful answers. Reading Meno in Cyberland: What Plato can tell us about knowledge in the age of AI Date: Friday, April 3, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: Schaible Auditorium Zoom Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/88432159787 This event is hosted by the UAF Department of Philosophy Philosophy at UAF The UAF Department of Philosophy encourages students to ask big questions about ethics, knowledge, justice and the nature of reality while developing the critical thinking and communication skills valued across careers. Through engaging courses, public lectures and close faculty mentorship, philosophy students learn to analyze complex ideas, engage respectfully with diverse perspectives and contribute thoughtfully to their communities. Support the Department of Philosophy by making a gift to the College of Liberal Arts. Your donation helps sustain philosophy courses, student opportunities and events that keep thoughtful dialogue alive at UAF. https://engage.alaska.edu/donation-with-cart?fid=JRZBJ%2bAIQ3E%3d&fdesc=7p1DNJ6Mh74gAlSzLRgkTOX%2bkhqMV8aJg5el%2bUwX97o%3d #CLAis #DiscussingAI #MenoinCyberland #UAFPhilosophy #NanookNation