What we’re about
The Freethinkers Forum of Tallahassee Meetup offers a friendly and educational venue for all to learn and discuss thought-provoking presentations. Those who believe that opinions, religious and otherwise, should be formed based on logic and reason will feel right at home. If you are unfamiliar with freethought or just curious, join in and you'll have an opportunity to learn what freethinkers, humanists, agnostics, atheists, skeptics, and critical thinkers are all about.
Our focus is to provide an environment in which to learn about and discuss a wide variety of subjects including science, social science, medicine, philosophy, religion, history, literature, and current events, to name a few. Meetings begin with a presentation that is not necessarily limited to a secular topic, followed by lively and informative conversation. We meet every Wednesday via Zoom from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. (prior to COVID, we met at UUCT). We start at 7:00 sharp.
MORE INFO ON A SECULAR WORLDVIEW:
- Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion
- Dan Barker, Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became one of America's Leading Atheists
- Sam Harris, The End of Faith
- Christopher Hitchens, God is Not Great
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- AI as a Mirror: Reflecting Humanity and Shaping Our FutureLink visible for attendees
LINK TO ZOOM MEETING:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88384219320?pwd=dlR1WHpBM1JJT2ZXdmE5dSthRWp1UT09Abstract:
"Artificial intelligence mirrors the complexities of humanity—our creativity and intelligence, but also our shadow full of biases. As we stand at the crossroads of its development, we face a choice: allow AI to magnify our flaws or guide it to elevate human potential. This talk explores how AI can become a profound force for growth, forging a future that empowers humanity to thrive."
-- Prof. Maya Ackerman, PhD.
CEO & Co-Founder of WaveAIProgram Description:
In this program, Professor Maya Ackerman will discuss the AI topic of the above abstract LIVE over Zoom. In the following discussion, you can talk with Dr. Ackerman and learn more about her work in Generative AI, and ask her your AI questions.Dr. Ackerman:
Professor Maya Ackerman is a leading researcher on Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning, a trailblazer in generative AI, and the CEO/co-founder of WaveAI. Since 2014, she has pioneered human-centered generative AI, advocating for its ability to enhance human creativity. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications that have been cited over 1500 times, her research spans text, music, and art.Dr. Ackerman specializes in creating scalable, user-centered systems that elevate generative AI from a fleeting novelty to an indispensable tool. She holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo and is a professor at Santa Clara University on the faculty of the Computer Engineering Department. She held postdoctoral fellowships at Caltech and UC San Diego, and is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Computational Creativity. She was also an Associate Professor at Florida State University.
Recognized as a “Woman of Influence” by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, her expertise is featured on NBC News, New Scientist, NPR, and more. A frequent invited and keynote speaker, she appeared on renowned stages like the United Nations, IBM Research, Google and Stanford.
FURTHER ZOOM LOGIN INFO:
LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88384219320?pwd=dlR1WHpBM1JJT2ZXdmE5dSthRWp1UT09
DIAL-IN PHONE NUMBER: 305-224-1968
MEETING ID: 883 8421 9320
PASSCODE: 765292 - Alzheimer's: What You Can DoLink visible for attendees
LINK TO ZOOM MEETING:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88384219320?pwd=dlR1WHpBM1JJT2ZXdmE5dSthRWp1UT09PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: "Alzheimer’s: What You Can Do" delves into the research that shows how our social interactions, diet, exercise, stress levels, and other daily health habits dramatically affect our cognitive abilities as we age. With scientific data and personal stories about holistic treatment approaches, the film explores the discoveries changing the medical profession's view of dementia.
FURTHER ZOOM LOGIN INFO:
LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88384219320?pwd=dlR1WHpBM1JJT2ZXdmE5dSthRWp1UT09
DIAL-IN PHONE NUMBER: 305-224-1968
MEETING ID: 883 8421 9320
PASSCODE: 765292