The Paradox of Being Human in the Age of AI
The primary goal of this course is for learners to develop an understanding of the human condition and consciousness in the 21st century. By studying theories of consciousness, scientific research, new media programs and theories, and other cultural artifacts, we'll examine how new media and artificial intelligence challenge our understanding of humanity and how digital age social engagement is transformed by the acceleration of time and the collapse of space.
Faculty Bio
Tony Kashani, Ph.D. is an Iranian-American author, educator and cultural critic. He is the author of six books on cinema, new media, and AI, including Meditations on Resistance (2024). Tony teaches in the Doctor of Education program at Antioch University, focusing his interdisciplinary scholarship and pedagogy on media and social justice.
This is an In-Person, Livestreamed + Recorded Course
- Classes will meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 365, at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley 94704
- Classes will stream live simultaneously, and be video recorded
- You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.
Schedule Highlights
- Course starts on Thursday, Sept. 19, and ends on Thursday, Oct. 24
- Classes meet for 6 weeks, 2 hours per session (1–3 PM)
- Videos will post on Fridays in Member Dashboards
- All course materials, including videos, will remain available to view and enjoy through Dec. 31