One-of-kind Oasis instructor Professor Steven Gimbel, Philosophy Department Chair at Gettysburg College, continues to fascinate students with classes that marry science and philosophy.

Steve’s interest in philosophy began while studying physics. “I realized…that they don’t really focus on the big questions, which didn’t seem as exciting as the Carl Sagan Cosmos shows that I was watching. At the same time, I was taking philosophy classes just for fun, and I fell in love with it. That’s when I discovered that there was such as a thing as philosophy in science…and there was no looking back.”

Steve says that Washington Metro Oasis “has become a home to me. I’ve been teaching there long enough that I have a number of students I know are going to show up in classes. We often have the same sense of humor, and can banter back and forth, make jokes with each other. It’s less teaching and more just talking about great ideas with friends. And it’s wonderful not to have to grade exams.”

Next week, join Steve for another cutting-edge talk which tackles the questions: Considering the advancements in AI, is it far-fetched to consider that machines might one day think independently? What implications would arise if they were capable of such thought?

Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Consciousness
Thursday, July 18 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Online | $18